Basil, Dark Opal Purple

Use Purple Basil in place of Italian basil and you get that fun pop of color that people don't expect, but with the same great basil flavor you love.  This particular strain is an improved variety of dark opal purple basil.   Some fun ways to use purple basil & wow your friends/family: purple basil compound butter (personal favorite!), caprese, drink garnishes.   Favorite plant color combos: Purple Basil + Limon Lightning PepperPurple Basil + Solar Vortex TomatoPurple Basil + Sugar Rush Peach Stripey Pepper Plants grow 18-24" tall and wide and have large, 3" leaves.  They thrive in full sun and well-draining, fertile soil.  Mulch at the base of the plant to ensure soil moisture & weed supression throughout the season.  Harvest as needed, and don't forget to leave some flowers for the pollinators! All basil varieties have been pinched (topped) as seedlings to encourage side shoots, producing big & bushy plants.  Great for containers! Days to Maturity: 75 - 80 Companion Pl