Dark Basil

Dark Opal Basil Seedling

A stunning and aromatic basil variety — Dark Opal Basil features deep purple leaves with a rich, slightly spicy flavor that elevates salads, pastas, and herbal infusions. Grown organically in small batches, it adds bold color and beauty to both your garden and your plate.

🌱 Plant Details

• Striking deep purple basil with a slightly spicy, clove-like flavor

• Perfect for salads, vinegars, pestos, and garnishes

• Produces soft pink-purple flowers that attract pollinators

• Compact and ideal for containers or garden beds

☀️ Growing Info

• Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

• Prefers warm, well-drained soil

• Harvest regularly to maintain flavor and prevent flowering

• Pinch often to promote bushy, healthy growth

🌸 Companion Planting

• Grows well with tomatoes, peppers, and marigolds

• Helps deter aphids, flies, and mosquitoes

• Avoid planting near rue or sage

📍 Availability

• Pickup: May 9–10 or May 16–17, 2026

• Local delivery: $10 in Belleville/Trenton or $20 in Prince Edward County (minimum $50 spend)

• Call 519-319-1052 to schedule

❤️ Mission

20% of profits support Baladi Sled Dog Rescue of Ontario, helping provide safety and second chances for animals in need.