Basil Dark Opal is a fast-growing red basil. Slightly ruffled plants are mostly purple, with 10% variegated or all green for a great color combo.

Dark Opal's leaves average 1 and 1/2 to 3 inches at full size. Red leaves and purple flowers make attractive garnishes and cut flowers.

All American Selections winner.

Grows to a height of 16 to 18 inches.

Harvest in about 70 days. Germination rate about 80% and better.

Our Non-GMO seeds are sustainable. Our packaging is environmentally friendly, climate friendly, reusable, and recyclable.

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David’s Garden Seeds is a Veteran owned business that has been offering quality seeds since 2009.

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We cannot possibly put all the directions you need for growing basil in your area on the seed package. We recommend that you read articles or check with other gardeners in your area.

This is an heirloom seed, meaning it has been passed down from generation to generation for at least 75 years. As a rule, heirloom seeds taste better and will grow the same year after year.

These are also open pollinated meaning they will reproduce themselves. While all heirlooms are open pollinated not all open pollinated seeds are heirlooms.

Freshly Packed: These seeds are packed for the current growing season and will provide high germination rates next year as well.