{"product_id":"basil-dark-opal-seeds","title":"Basil Seeds - Dark Opal","description":"\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Basil Dark Opal seeds. Basil can be grown indoors or outdoors. Basil is a cut and come again plant. Mulching the soil around this plant can help regulate and protect the roots and keep them cool and moist. In zones 11-13, this crop can be grown year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e**Note: This seed varies widely in color, please be aware that the percentages of green and purple vary from lot to lot and is in no way consistent.**\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSelect a Different Use for This Seed:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"profile-links\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/basil-dark-opal-microgreens-seeds?variant=46587591560\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/tlm-microgreens.png?4946520050077590398\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eMicrogreen\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDark Opal Basil - Herb Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil Dark Opal \u003ci\u003e(Ocimum basilicum)\u003c\/i\u003e, has beautiful lilac\/pink flowers with dark red stems. The flowers are edible. You can sow this seed indoors or directly into the soil in mild areas starting around mid-spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil Dark Opal seeds. This plant grows best in well fertilized soils. Basil is a wonderful herb for garnish, in salads, or for adding color to basil vinegars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure that you keep the soil consistently moist during germination which usually takes about 14 to 21 days. Select a planting site that receives full sunlight exposure. Dark Opal Basil prefers light, rich well-drained soil. Dark Opal is a slower growing and slower to flower than other basil varieties. Its leaves hold well, giving a longer season. This helps extend the harvesting season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Latin Name: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVariety: \u003c\/strong\u003e Dark Opal\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Joseph's wort, King of herbs, royal herb\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per Oz: \u003c\/strong\u003e Approx 14,300\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx 60-69\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO: \u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Treated:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Pelleted:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Hybrid: \u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOpen Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-10\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUses: \u003c\/strong\u003e Garnish, salads, vinegar\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun, or Partial Shade\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eResistances: \u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eComments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 2 plant-info-table2\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"table-responsive\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSeed Planting Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSeeds per Ounce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eGermination Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eDays to Germination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003e100' Row Yield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eApprox 14,300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e65-70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e5-10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e18\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e4-8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eFull Sun, or partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing: \u003c\/b\u003eIf you are going to start this seed indoors, start 6 weeks before the average last frost. In a small pot plant the seed ¼\" underneath the soil. Keep the soil consistently moist during germination which takes about 14-21 days. If sowing directly into the soil, select a spot which has full sun exposure. Plant ¼\" beneath the soil. Making sure each plant has at least 4-8\" of space in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/b\u003e Transfer the plants into your garden about 6 weeks after starting them indoors. Make a hole big enough for the entire root system and water-in the plant by saturating the loose soil. Make sure rows are at least 18\" apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Preference: \u003c\/b\u003eBasil Dark Opal prefers soil that is moderately rich and moist. Make sure that you keep the soil moist Dark opal is not drought tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e You can begin harvesting as soon as plants are established. Basil Dark Opal is a cut and come again plant. A full harvest should be completed just before the plants start to flower. Cut the entire plant 4-6\" above the ground to promote a second growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5 g - Approximately 1,100 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Approximately 21,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Approximately 84,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 336,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Approximately 1,680,000‬ Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lb - Approximately 8,400,000‬ Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"1.5g Pkg (3x4)","offer_id":35361959182498,"sku":"18711","price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":35361959215266,"sku":"30596","price":7.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":35361959248034,"sku":"30595","price":18.08,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":35361959280802,"sku":"30594","price":51.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":35361959313570,"sku":"10917","price":209.31,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Lb","offer_id":35361959346338,"sku":"42242","price":953.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/6706\/0898\/products\/basil-dark-opal-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1595857177","url":"https:\/\/bestchoiceproducts13-com.myshopify.com\/products\/basil-dark-opal-seeds","provider":"bestchoiceproducts13.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}