Basil, Dark Opal Organic Seeds, 300mg

Name: Basil, Dark Opal Organic Seeds, 300mg
Brand: Ferry-Morse
SKU: 1413
Price: 4.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (9 reviews)

Ocimum basilicum

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Basil, Dark Opal Organic Seeds, 300mg

Ocimum basilicum

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Product Information

Grow stunning, aromatic basil with Dark Opal Organic Seeds.

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

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Good For Pollinators

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Days to
Germination:

14 - 21 Days

Days to
Maturity:

80 Days

Best
Container Size:

12"+

Growing Height:

16 - 18"

Water
Needs:

Average (1 - 2 in / week)

Plant
Lifecycle:

Annual

Plant Type:

Herb

Harvest/Bloom
Season:

Spring|Summer|Fall

Growing
Season:

Summer|Fall

Key Features

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"

Instructions

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.

Suggestions

Use leaves fresh or dry for seasoning. Great for a dramatic background.

Harvest Recipes

Check out our blog for delicious recipes!

Try our Fresh Summer Sweet Corn and Basil Salad Recipe!

Try our Margarita with Basil Infused Simple Syrup!

Try our Pimm's Cucumber Cup Recipe!

Try our Garden Fresh Fall Sangria!

Check out our blog - Three Ways to Freeze Your Herbs

Learn how to make pickled vegetables!

Try our Stuffed Peppers Recipe!

Try our Tomato Bisque From Scratch!

Shipping

Free shipping is available on all orders over $35. Orders under $35 have a standard shipping rate of $7.99, but for a limited time, seed-only orders ship for just $2.99—a $5 discount automatically applied at checkout. Most orders are shipped within 2 business days of purchase. However, home décor and embroidered items may take 2–7 business days to ship, depending on the day of the week your order is placed. For more details, please click here to review our Shipping & Returns Policy .

At Ferry Morse, we are proud of our non-GMO & guaranteed fresh seeds.

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Overall rating: 4.7777777 / 5 from 9 reviews.

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Review highlights

Reviews

So cool

"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!"

— Kevin S. (5/5)

Strong growing, lasted through the heat

"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"

— Kurt (5/5)

Stunning purple basil that’s as flavorful as it is

"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."

— Mr P. (5/5)

New to me

"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."

— Leo (4/5)

Good Clear Seeds

"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."

— Kim (4/5)

Good Basil

"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."

— Tan F. (5/5)

Faster and easier than I thought

"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."

— Laura (5/5)

Love flowers!

"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."

— Adriana (5/5)

They are growing

"Seeds have sprouted and are starting to grow. It has only been about two weeks since I planted. It’ll be a little while before I can tell how well they taste."

— Shannon (5/5)

Basil, Dark Opal Organic Seeds, 300mg

Basil, Dark Opal Organic Seeds, 300mg

Grow stunning, aromatic basil with Dark Opal Organic Seeds.

Safe for Bees

Good For Pollinators

Grows Best In:

Days to Germination:

Days to Maturity:

Best Container Size:

Growing Height:

Water Needs:

Plant Lifecycle:

Plant Type:

Harvest/Bloom Season:

Growing Season: