Dark Purple Opal Basil Seeds (Organic)
Best choice for home gardeners seeking both ornamental beauty and culinary flavor.
Cultivate a vibrant garden and enhance your culinary dishes with Dark Purple Opal Basil seeds. This heirloom variety offers striking red-purple leaves and stems, providing a sweet, anise-like flavor ideal for garnishes and seasoning. Its fragrant foliage and purple flowers also contribute to its ornamental appeal. Rich in vitamins, this tender annual thrives in full sun and is well-suited for container gardening. Each pack contains approximately 250 seeds, ensuring a flavorful and visually appealing harvest.
$3.99
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Price vs Category Average
-62%
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact visual contrast in their landscape designs
- Home chefs looking for unique, spicy flavors in specialty dishes
- Eco-conscious growers prioritizing sustainable, non-GMO gardening practices
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in cooler climates with shorter, less intense growing seasons
- Growers in shaded areas wanting consistent, deep purple foliage
- Gardeners in humid regions struggling with common fungal plant diseases
Performance breakdown
Ornamental Impact
Striking purple foliage provides a dramatic visual contrast in any garden.
Culinary Versatility
Anise-like flavor and edible flowers elevate both garnishes and cooked dishes.
Container Adaptability
Compact growth habit makes this variety perfect for small-space patio gardening.
Pollinator Attraction
Fragrant purple blooms effectively draw bees and butterflies to your landscape.
Germination Reliability
Heirloom genetics ensure consistent sprouting within the standard ten-day window.
Nutritional Density
High levels of vitamin K and beta-carotene boost the herb's health profile.
Key Specs
Organic Product
Days To Maturity
75-90 Days
Height At Maturity
12"-24"
Soil Temperature
75-85°F
Planting Depth
1/4"
Germination
5-10 Days
Spacing After Thinning
8"-10"
Approx Seeds per Pack
250 Seeds
Features
- Striking red-purple leaves and stems
- Sweet, anise-like flavor profile
- Heirloom variety for reliable quality
- Attracts beneficial bees and butterflies
- Suitable for container gardening
- Edible flowers add versatility
- Fragrant foliage enhances garden appeal
- Rich in vitamin K and beta-carotene
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Dark Purple Opal Basil Seeds for their exceptional aesthetic quality and robust flavor. Gardeners love the deep purple coloration, which makes the basil a beautiful ornamental addition and a flavorful culinary ingredient. The organic certification builds significant trust. While most users report high success, some experienced lower germination rates, often linked to not providing the specific warmth required for this variety. Despite minor starting challenges, the consensus is that the resulting unique, flavorful basil justifies the effort and price. Satisfaction remains high among those who successfully cultivate this specialty seed.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety is well-suited for container gardening. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage and receives full sun to help the plant reach its full potential.
Under optimal conditions with a soil temperature between 75-85°F, you can expect germination to occur within 5 to 10 days.
Yes, the purple flowers are edible and make a beautiful, flavorful addition to salads, garnishes, or infused oils.
After thinning your seedlings, you should space them 8 to 10 inches apart to ensure proper airflow and healthy growth.
This heirloom variety offers a distinct, sweet, anise-like flavor. It is an excellent choice for adding both visual flair and a unique taste to culinary dishes.
No, Dark Purple Opal Basil is a tender annual. It completes its life cycle in one growing season and is best planted in the spring after the danger of frost has passed.
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