Seed Count 800 Basil Dark Opal Basil Dark Opal. Large, glossy, dark purple-bronze leaves make this herb very ornamental as well as flavourful. Excellent contrast with green basil, spectacular as a garnish, in salads, or for adding to basil vinegars. Attractive also in the border for yellow or gold flowers. Annual. Cultivation Advice Basil Dark Opal Days to Germination: 7-21 Days To Harvest: 60 Planting Depth: 1/16-1/8 inch (not very deep) Spacing, Row: 12-18 inches Spacing, Plant: 8-10 inches Light: Full Sun (or Partial Shade) Sow in a location with full sun (or Partial Shade) outdoors after all danger of frost & when it is warm. Basil can be planted outside from early-spring through mid-summer. For earlier plants start seeds indoors in flats 4 to 6 weeks before last frost & set plants outside when it is warm, after all danger of frost. Cover seed with 1/16 to 1/8 inch fine soil. Keep soil moderately moist during germination. Thin or transplant when at least 2 inches tall to approximately 8-10 inches apart. Indoors, transplant seedlings to individual pots & set plants outside when it is warm & after all danger of frost. Harvest leaves continually to encourage new growth. Use pruned leaves or harvested plants fresh or dry them in a warm, airy place. If you practice companion planting, plant basil near tomatoes & peppers to enhance their growth. Herb - Basil Dark Opal Seeds Red/Purple X 1500
