Ocimum basilicum
Ocimum basilicum
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Basil Dark Opal is an All-American Selections Winner. It has distinctive deep purple foliage and a wonderful fragrance. Basil Dark Opal has a unique and beautiful color that adds a touch of beauty to any flower garden.
Upgrade your culinary game with this high-quality ingredient.
Sku: 1413
Common Name: Basil
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Full Sun
14 - 21 Days
80 Days
12"+
18 - 24"
Average (1 - 2 in / week)
Annual
Herb
Spring|Summer|Fall
Summer|Fall
Characteristics: Pet friendly | Low maintenance | Frost sensitive
Color: Purple
Fill Weight (grams): 300 mg
Approximate Seed Count: 175 - 200
Flavor: Bold, slightly spicy flavor
Preparation Ideas: Use in flavorful vinegar, garnish or in salads.
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Resistance: Deer|Rabbit
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Start indoors near a sunny window 6 weeks before transplanting to the garden. Or, sow in the garden in full sun when frost danger is over and ground is warm. Performs best in rows 2 feet apart. Thin or transplant plants to 10 inches apart when they are 2 inches tall.
Planting Depth: 0.25"
Seed Spacing: 10"
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Use leaves fresh or dry for seasoning. Great for a dramatic background.
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Overall rating: 4.6363635 / 5 from 11 reviews.
Review topics: ["packaging","basil","seeds","growing"].
"So I got these Turnip seeds and we'll still waiting on them to grow. But the setup growing part is easy The seats already come prepared in the little package You just cut it open get yourself some good soil and grow them water them spread them like I did hopefully they start growing soon"
"Excited to grow dark basil! We make homemade Margherita pizzas with green basil and I think this will add a whole new flavor. Easy to plant and hope to grow the seedling into a mature plant that I can keep counter top with other herbs and spices. Should be a nice addition to the medley of garden herbs."
"I got these Black Basil seeds from influenster and Ferry-Morse for my honest review and I'm so excited for them to grow! Black basil sounds so fancy so I'm excited to try it and very excited to also watch it grow! I'm using a hydroponic system so I placed the seeds in and will patiently wait to watch them grow! The seeds seem high quality as a small layer of gel formed around them after being soaked in water. You can kind of tell in the second picture. I'm excited to see how it tastes!"
"Found these seeds at the local big box store. Germination was great and growth was strong. Very unusual look for a Basil plant and a nice looking plant in the landscape. Produced large quantities of great quality herb and lasted through the heat of the summer without going to seed too fast. Will definitely try to locate these seeds again for next season"
"I grew Ferry-Morse Dark Opal Organic Basil and it has been such a beautiful and unique addition to my garden. The deep purple foliage stands out against my other plants, and the aroma is incredible. It not only adds striking color outdoors but also brings a rich, fragrant flavor to my cooking. Easy to grow and eye-catching, this basil has quickly become one of my favorites to keep on hand for both culinary use and garden beauty."
"I’ve never tried this type of basil before, just planted very recently so no idea how it is yet but 14-21 days to germinate then 80 days to harvest. Not terrible but kind of long for basil."
"Thanks to Influenster and Ferry-Morse for the gifted product. All opinions are my own. I live in ag zone 6b. We've had a lot of rain this year so my little seeds are struggling. I did like the packaging and thought these were affordable. I wish there had been some more management information. Hopefully these live long enough to harvest."
"These seeds are great, I tried some in the dirt and some in my aero garden and both have faired pretty well so far, and the basil itself is very tasty, I plan to attempt a fun colored pesto with it next."
"Let’s begin with my favorite part: These seeds are organic and NOM GMO, so they are NOT genetically modified. They came in a nice packaging with all the instructions which I followed and it worked perfectly. Actually it says it’ll 14-21 days to germinate but it only took 5 days for them to start showing up. I planted them in a small container with organic soil and placed them in a window that was facing west, so they only got some sun from sunset, but not directly and it worked perfectly fine. (Of course keep an eye on them). I’m keeping them inside for 6 - 8 weeks then I can choose to pant outside or in a well lighted area. Loved this experience, I have never planted basil before and I think it Was the easiest time I have planted something that actually worked."
"Recieved these to review. Packaging was simple. Seeds looked as they should. Planted easily. Haven’t seen any growth yet but hopeful! Will update once I see some growth."
