Ocimum basilicum var. purpurascens — A vibrant purple basil with a robust flavour and attractive ornamental appeal. Use the fresh leaves to brighten salads, make herb oils, elevate pasta dishes and create colourful garnishes. Prefers a warm climate, full sun, regular watering and rich, free-draining soil. Grows especially well alongside tomatoes and capsicum. This deep purple basil combines rich flavour with stunning colour; Dark Opal basil was developed in the United States in the 1960s as a decorative yet highly flavourful basil variety.
Key uses: Fresh leaves for salads, herb oils, pasta dishes and colourful garnishes.
Growing conditions: Warm climate, full sun, regular watering, rich free draining soil.
Companion notes: Excellent with tomatoes and capsicum.
Ocimum basilicum var. purpurascens — A vibrant purple basil with a robust flavour and attractive ornamental appeal. Use the fresh leaves to brighten salads, make herb oils, elevate pasta dishes and create colourful garnishes. Prefers a warm climate, full sun, regular watering and rich, free-draining soil. Grows especially well alongside tomatoes and capsicum. This deep purple basil combines rich flavour with stunning colour; Dark Opal basil was developed in the United States in the 1960s as a decorative yet highly flavourful basil variety.
Key uses: Fresh leaves for salads, herb oils, pasta dishes and colourful garnishes.
Growing conditions: Warm climate, full sun, regular watering, rich free draining soil.
Companion notes: Excellent with tomatoes and capsicum.
