Basil 'Dark Opal'

Fast-growing red basil. Slightly ruffled plants are mostly purple, with 10% variegated or all green for a great color combo. Leaves avg. 1 1/2-3" at full size. Red leaves and purple flowers make attractive garnishes and cut flowers.


DETAILS:

QTY: 100

TYPE: Annual

GERMINATION: 5-10 days at 18-21°C

HEIGHT: 16 - 18"

MATURITY: 65 - 70 Days

SPACING: 4 - 8”



HOW TO GROW:

Direct seed (recommended): Plant seeds 1/4" deep, 2-3 seeds per inch, in rows 18" apart. Firm the soil over the seeds. Thinning is not necessary, but a final spacing of 4-8" apart produces healthy, full plants. Note: Holy Basil requires some light for germination, so sow more shallowly than other basils. Transplant: Sow indoors 6 weeks prior to setting out. Plant 1/4" deep and keep at 21°C for best germination. Transplant to the field when seedlings have 3-4 sets of leaves, spacing at 4-8" apart in rows 18" apart.