OPAL BASIL

A basil cultivar grown for its striking purple color which varies from mottled purple-brown-green to almost black. Its flavor is slightly more lemony than sweet basil and equally tender. Young leaves lack serration and are the darkest color; in age, leaves develop serrated edges and green-brown mottling. In the height of season, pluches may be available by special request.

Type: Leaf

Flavor: Sweet basil, slight lemon

Color: Mottled Medium-Purple/Brown-Green to Black-Purple

Size: 2 - 5 cm

Season: Summer

Storage/Care: Keep refrigerated in a lightly moist environment.

Other names: Dark opal basil