This deep purple colored basil (also called Opal Basil) is perfect in pesto, tossed in a salad, or preserved in oils and vinegar. With a slightly milder flavour, its deep purple colour with green veins making it a striking swap when recipes call for ordinary sweet basil! Perfect in pesto and pasta sauces, or preserved in oils and vinegar too.
CAD $4.75
REGION OF ORIGIN
UNITED STATES (CONNECTICUT)
PLANT CARE
Start harvesting leaves as soon as you see leaves with 1 -2 in size. Harvest as you go and leaves will grow back.
Once plant reaches maximum available height, snip main core to stop growth.
