Dark Purple Opal Basil Seeds (Organic)

Dark Purple Opal Basil is a ornamental and flavorful herb, known for its rich, deep purple leaves and aromatic, slightly spicy flavor. This unique basil variety is as beautiful as it is versatile, making it suited to culinary uses like salads, garnishes, and infused oils, as well as for ornamental purposes. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, Dark Purple Opal Basil grows up to 18 inches tall and is suited to garden beds, containers, or edible landscaping. Its vibrant color and bold flavor make it a standout addition to both your garden and your kitchen.

Variety Details

• Plant type: Tender Annual
• Growth habit: Herbaceous
• Crop category: Herb
• Kitchen profile: Dark Purple Opal Basil is a ornamental and flavorful herb, known for its rich, deep purple leaves and aromatic, slightly spicy flavor.
• Recorded feature: Container Compatible
• Product format: Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option

Sowing & Growing

• Soil Temperature: 75-85°F
• Planting Depth: 1/4"
• Germination: 5-10 Days
• Height At Maturity: 12"-24"
• Days To Maturity: 75-90 Days
• Sun/Shade: Full Sun
• Spacing After Thinning: 8"-10"

Match Dark Purple Opal Basil to the light, soil, and temperature information recorded for the species. Some herbs are direct sown, while others benefit from a protected start or species-specific pretreatment, so retain the packet for reference. Keep seed media from drying during establishment without leaving it saturated. Once plants are growing, harvest modestly so foliage remains for continued development. Assign perennial herbs a long-term location, and consider containers for species with a spreading habit.

Purple Opal's striking red-purple leaves and stems add color to food as either a garnish or a seasoning, and colors vinegar red.

Dark purple basil's leaves have a sweet, anise-like flavor.

The beautiful foliage and lavender flowers of this plant also make a wonderful addition to the ornamental garden.

Before sowing Dark Purple Opal Basil, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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