Purple Dark Opal Basil Herb, 1 gram packet 600+ seeds

Description: Note: We will combine multiple orders that you make at the same time, with one shipping cost. Single orders of seeds are sent via first-class, stamped envelope. At this lower postage rate, the USPS does not provide a Tracking Number, but if your items total over $10.00 we will provide a tracking number (Postal Service charges $5.05 for a one-ounce padded envelope with tracking). (We hand-counted a gram of seeds, 1 g, to verify there are 600-plus seeds in that weight.) Dark Opal Basil has a degree of licorice flavor. It can be used in fresh or dried form and can be frozen for later use. It works particularly well in salads and stir fry and is excellent for adding to salads and sandwiches. The recipes are endless that take advantage of this fresh and spicy leaf. It's especially good for vinegars and oils. Lots of people grow it for its decorative qualities, but it is a culinary wonder. Grow in a rich, well-drained, soil in full sun. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushier plants and to delay flowering. Start Basil seeds indoors near a sunny window 6 weeks before transplanting to the garden after danger of last frost. Or, sow Sweet Basil herb seeds in garden in full sun when frost danger is over and ground is warm. Make shallow furrows and cover the herb seeds 1/4 inch with loose soil. Keep seed moist until germination. Season: Annual USDA Zones: 4 - 9 Height: 12 - 24 inches Bloom Season: Summer Bloom Color: Pink Environment: Full sun Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.3z Deer Resistant: Yes The annual herb, Ocimum basilicum, features stunning, regal, and shiny deep purple leaves that create a striking contrast when grown alongside green basil. This sweet basil is particularly renowned for its pleasant aroma and flavor, making it an excellent choice for garnishes, salads, and flavored vinegar. Moreover, this variety is ideal for growing microgreens. It can reach an average height of 8-10 inches and produces beautiful lilac flowers that are highly attractive to bees. "Easy to Grow and Maintain" -online seed website (Eden Bros.) Botanical Name Ocimum basilicum Life Cycle Annual Min. Time to Germinate 6 Days Max. Time to Germinate 12 Days Depth to Sow Seeds Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate When to Sow Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past Growing Height 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) Plant Spacing 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) Hardiness N/A Sun Exposure Full Sun Danger N/A Bloom Color Violet/Lavender Bloom Time Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer Other Details Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Soil pH Requirements A pH range of 6.0 to 7.5 is best. (Univ. of Minnesota Extension) Days to Harvest 80-90 Propagation Methods From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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Location: Stevens Point, Wisconsin

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