Seed Needs Opal Basil Seeds for Planting Red Basil Plants - Non-GMO Heirloom & Untreated Herb Seeds to Plant an Indoor or Outdoor Culinary Kitchen Garden (20 Packs)

Grow a garden filled with Dark Opal Basil herbs, from freshly harvested Ocimum basilicum herb seeds. Dark Opal Basil is an attractive, flowering herb that looks great and tastes great as well. The flowers are lilac to burgundy colored, and sit atop deep red leaves. The plants themselves form a bushy growth habit, ranging in height from 12 to 18 inches tall. The flowers will attract an array of beneficial insects to the garden, and can also be used in insectaries and butterfly gardens as well. The flowers can be snipped and added to drinks, desserts and salads to spruce things up.

• Flavor Profile: Dark Opal Basil has a sweet, slightly spicy taste with hints of clove and anise, milder than sweet basil, ideal for culinary use.
• Appearance: Features vibrant, deep purple leaves, sometimes with green undertones, adding striking visual appeal to gardens and dishes.
• Culinary Uses: Perfect for pestos, salads, garnishes, and infused oils; its color enhances dishes like caprese or pasta.
• Growing Conditions: Thrives in full sun, well-drained soil, and warm temperatures (above 50°F); pinch back flowers to encourage leaf growth.
• Quality: All Basil seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture.
• Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored.
• Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.5" wide by 5" tall.
• Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids.
• Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days.
• Freshness: All basil seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection!