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:
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Seed Type: Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Seed Count: 300+ seeds per packet
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Germination Rate: 80–90%
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Germination Time: 7–10 days
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Leaf Flavor: Sweet, slightly spicy with a hint of clove
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Plant Habit: Upright, 30–40 cm tall with branching stems
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Foliage Color: Deep purple, turning green near stem nodes
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Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch
Growing Conditions (Pakistan):
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Sowing Season (Direct or Nursery): February to May
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Transplanting (If Started Indoors): 3–4 weeks after sowing, once seedlings have 4–6 true leaves
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Temperature Range: 20 °C – 30 °C
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Sunlight: Full sun to light shade (5+ hours daily)
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
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Soil: Rich, well-drained loamy soil amended with compost; pH 6.0–7.0
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Spacing: 25–30 cm between plants
Why Grow Dark Opal Basil?
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Ornamental appeal: striking purple leaves brighten beds and containers
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Culinary versatility: use fresh or dried in pesto, salads, soups & drinks
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Pollinator magnet: small white flowers attract bees when in bloom
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Easy care: thrives alongside other annuals and herbs
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Continuous harvest: pinch tips regularly to promote new growth
View our Basil Planting Guide to learn more.
