Dark Opal Basil
Ocimum basilicum 'Dark Opal'X1260
Dark purplish-bronze foliage. Excellent for seasoning, and for basil vinegar which turns a beautiful red colour. Former All-American award winner, famous for its pure dark purple foliage, but in recent years it has become about 25% green.
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About Dark Opal Basil
Germease
Easy
Sow times
Spring; Anytime
Product use
Culinary; Medicinal; Beverage; Aromatic; Industrial
Duration
Annual