Dark Opal Basil

Seed Count: Approx. 300 seeds Days to Maturity: 60 Days Description: If you're looking for a beautiful gothic herb to add to your garden then the Dark Opal Basil is it. With its deep purple, almost black leaves and a hint of green variegation, this basil is pure eye candy. Its rich, slightly spicy flavor has a bold, almost clove-like twist that takes pesto, caprese salads, and cocktails to the next level. Plus, the more you harvest it, the more it grows, making it a super productive and easy-to-love variety. And the gorgeous pink flowers are major pollinator attractors, talk about a win win. Mint2Grow Tip:  I like to plant my basil between my tomato plants.  It makes a good defense against hornworms, and I've noticed significantly less of them when I do this.  Basil makes for a delicious tea by itself, which is kind of sweet and minty, or add it to a pot with lemongrass and mint for a Caribbean styled "bush tea".   How To Grow Sowing:  Since basil loves warm weather, it grows best when