Dark Opal Basil
AAS winner. Fast-growing ‘Dark Opal’ is almost black and looks stunning mixed with vibrant colors. It has a warm, clove-like scent and a mild, earthy flavor. This heat-loving foliage is a wonderful addition to summer bouquets.
JOY MAX QUALITIES:
Versatile and fragrant bouquet filler, provides a deep and striking backdrop to bright summer flowers like zinnias and celosia
Lightly ruffled plants are mostly a deep dark purple, with 10% variegated or all green for a great color combo
Garnish meals with the leaves and blooms
Easy-to-grow sown directly in the garden once temps are warm
Reseeds easily
Open-pollinated
AAS winner. Fast-growing ‘Dark Opal’ is almost black and looks stunning mixed with vibrant colors. It has a warm, clove-like scent and a mild, earthy flavor. This heat-loving foliage is a wonderful addition to summer bouquets.
JOY MAX QUALITIES:
Versatile and fragrant bouquet filler, provides a deep and striking backdrop to bright summer flowers like zinnias and celosia
Lightly ruffled plants are mostly a deep dark purple, with 10% variegated or all green for a great color combo
Garnish meals with the leaves and blooms
Easy-to-grow sown directly in the garden once temps are warm
Reseeds easily
Open-pollinated
Planting Information: Start transplants indoors 6 weeks prior to planting out or direct seed once temps are 70º.
Direct seed (recommended): Plant seeds 1/4” deep, 2-3 seeds per inch. Firm soil over the seeds. Thin to a final spacing of 8”-12” apart to produce healthy, full plants.
Transplant: Sow indoors 6 weeks prior to setting out. Plant 1/4” deep and keep at 70ºF (21ºC) for best germination. Transplant to the field when seedlings have 3-4 sets of leaves.