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Dark Opal Purple basil seeds produce compact, bushy plants with upright growth and deep purple foliage. This variety is well suited for garden beds, borders, and container cultivation, where it establishes quickly and grows throughout the warm season. It performs best in full sun and prefers fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Dark Opal Purple basil adapts well to warm conditions and maintains steady growth with regular care.
Features
- Compact, bushy plant with upright growth habit
- Distinctive deep purple foliage
- Suitable for garden beds, borders, and containers
- Performs well in warm and sunny conditions
- Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
- Requires consistent moisture for steady development
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
- Common Name (US): Basil
- Seed Type / Variety: Dark Opal Purple variety
- Growth Habit: Upright, bushy annual
- USDA Zones: 3–11 (grown as annual)
- Planting Season: Spring to early summer
- Growing Season: Warm season
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Sowing Season:
- Spring: March to May
- Early Summer: June
- Germination Time and Conditions: 5–10 days at 20–25°C with consistent moisture
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Mature Plant Size: 30–60 cm height, 25–40 cm spread
- Plant Spacing: 25–30 cm apart
