Purple Dark Opal Basil
- Purple Dark Opal Basil - Enchanting twist on classic basil, adds elegance and flavor.
- All-American Selections Winner.
- Sweet and spicy notes with a hint of peppery flavor.
- Enhances salads, pasta, sauces, and beverages.
- Striking color and exceptional taste elevate recipes.
- Ocimum basilicum
Description
Basil may be direct-seeded or transplanted, although we recommend transplanting. If direct seeding, use a walk-behind seeder and plant densely along the row. We suggest using a modified #1 or #2 plate for direct seeding basil. As always, seed plate holes should be modified to fit the size of the seed being used. For large, full-sized plants, thin to one plant every 4″ along the row. Transplanting is our preferred method of planting basil. We recommend starting transplants 3-4 weeks before the desired outdoor planting date. Basil transplants grow great in our heavy-duty seed starting trays, where they develop a solid root ball with roots that are trained to grow downward. Plants are ready to go in the ground when they can be easily pulled from the cells in the seed starting tray.
Purple Dark Opal Basil Planting Information
Planting Method: direct seed or transplant
When to Plant: early spring and fall
Planting Depth: 1/4″
Seed Spacing: 12″
Row Spacing: 18″
Days to Maturity: 70
Disease Resistance: None
Growing Information
Treatment: Untreated
