DARK OPAL BASIL

Deep purple-colored basil, slightly milder flavor than ordinary sweet basil.

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.