Basil 'Dark Opal'

'Dark Opal' basil is an annual, dark purple basil with medium-sized leaves. You can pick the leaves for immediate use and for drying. Suitable for growing in pots. Requires a warm and sheltered spot. Once the stems harden, only the leaves can still be used.

• Pre-sow in trays or pots, 4-8 seeds per pot.
• Fertilize the soil well.
• Basil requires a lot of warmth, light, nutrients, and water.
• Plant out pots or clusters of young plants 20 x 20 cm apart.

Harvest: cut stems approximately 10 cm above ground level. Can be harvested multiple times after regrowth.