Dark Opal Basil Herb Seeds – Striking Purple Culinary Herb

Experience a dramatic twist on basil with Dark Opal Basil—deep purple foliage that adds both flavor and ornamental beauty to your garden.

Grow a Show-Stopping Herb for Kitchen & Border!

Dark Opal Basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Purpurascens’) features glossy, wine-colored leaves and a rich, sweet-spicy basil flavor. Use fresh leaves in salads, pesto, herb butters, and cocktails, or let the plants grow to display vibrant color contrast in mixed beds and containers.

Product Features:

• Seed Type: Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO

• Seed Count: 300+ seeds per packet

• Germination Rate: 80–90%

• Germination Time: 7–10 days

• Leaf Flavor: Sweet, slightly spicy with a hint of clove

• Plant Habit: Upright, 30–40 cm tall with branching stems

• Foliage Color: Deep purple, turning green near stem nodes

• Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch

Growing Conditions (Pakistan):

• Sowing Season (Direct or Nursery): February to May

• Transplanting (If Started Indoors): 3–4 weeks after sowing, once seedlings have 4–6 true leaves

• Temperature Range: 20 °C – 30 °C

• Sunlight: Full sun to light shade (5+ hours daily)

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged

• Soil: Rich, well-drained loamy soil amended with compost; pH 6.0–7.0

• Spacing: 25–30 cm between plants

Why Grow Dark Opal Basil?

• Ornamental appeal: striking purple leaves brighten beds and containers

• Culinary versatility: use fresh or dried in pesto, salads, soups & drinks

• Pollinator magnet: small white flowers attract bees when in bloom

• Easy care: thrives alongside other annuals and herbs

• Continuous harvest: pinch tips regularly to promote new growth

View our Basil Planting Guide to learn more.

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