Basil Dark Opal Seeds (200 Seeds)

It is one of the beautiful and unique varieties of basil that has speckled, deep-purple, shiny, and pretty leaves. This variety of Tulsi has the flavor of a mixture of cinnamon, fennel, mint, and clove which makes it very healthy and tasty. The purple basil plant has large leaves and stems and is grown for both ornamental and culinary purposes. Purple basil (Tulsi) contains important vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A, C, and E, antioxidants, and fibers. This is the best way to decorate your home by growing purple tulsi.

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About this item

• Number of Basil Dark Opal seeds: 200 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Sowing season: Throughout the year (spring and summer)
• Mode of sowing: Sow the seeds 0.5 cm in a Container, or Pots.
• Germination temperature: 21-25°C
• Germination Time: 7 to 14 days from sowing
• Harvest: 50-70 days
• Plant vigor: Strong plant

What size grow bag is best for Basil?

• 12 x 12 (W*H)
• 15 x 15 (W*H)

Basil Dark Opal Growing Season In India

You can grow Dark Opal basil in any season throughout the year indoors. The best seasons for sowing Dark Opal basil seeds are spring and summer when the soil is warm.

How To Grow Dark Opal Basil At Home

Basil Dark Opal seeds can be sown directly in pots or by transplanting, if you want the best results for the basil plants then you need to transplant them into bigger pots after seed germination. Choose a seedling tray or small pot (up to 8 cm deep) and a final pot or grow bag (30-35 cm deep and wide) with well-draining holes. Basil seeds will germinate faster at 21-25°C temperature. Basil is a perennial herb, so you must report it yearly.

Basil Dark Opal Seeds Sowing Method

Sow basil Dark Opal seeds in the seedling tray with a potting mix about 0.5 cm deep. Give light water through a water sprayer. Keep the seedling tray in a location where it receives medium and bright sunlight and keep the soil moist. Basil seeds will germinate within 7-14 days (depending on growing conditions).

Transplant Basil Seedlings Into Big Pots

After basil dark opal seeds germination when seedlings are 15-22 cm in height at that time transplant them into big pots/grow bags and plant only 1-2 saplings per pot. Take a big pot or grow bag, fill the soil in pots with any organic fertilizer (like vermicompost, cow manure, etc) then transplant the healthiest plant into big pots without disturbing their roots. Keep the pot in a sunny location where basil plants get proper sunlight and give water whenever you feel that the soil becomes dry.

How To Fertilize Basil Dark Opal Plant

Apply good organic fertilizer (such as vermicompost, and cow manure) or slow-release fertilizer (like compost tea) to the dark opal basil plant once a month.

Dark Opal Basil Plant Care Tips

Water – Give deep water once a week to your basil plants and make sure to give water to the base of the plant, avoiding showering the leaves and stems.
Soil – Use well-drained, moist (but not too moist), and fertile soil for better growth of basil plants.
Sunlight – Dark Opal Basil plants need 6-8 hours of full sunlight.
Temperature – The ideal growing temperature for Dark Opal basil plants is between 18-32°C (minimum temperature is 10°C).
Common Pests and Disease – Aphids, slugs, and whiteflies generally attack the basil plants, and basil is infected by some diseases like fusarium wilt, bacterial leaf spot, and root rot. If you are facing these problems use organic pesticide neem oil.

Dark Opal Basil Leaves Benefits

• Helpful in the treatment of acne and insect bites
• Beneficial for wound healing
• Great healing on infections
• Supporting weight loss
• Good for digestion

How To Prune/Harvest Dark Opal Basil 

• While harvesting or pruning is the same for basil plants, continue harvesting every week or two throughout the season to encourage leaf growth.
• Cut the leaves when the basil plant is about 20-25 cm tall.
• Use herb pruning shears or small scissors to help to ensure a clean cut.
• Prune when you notice mature basil plants starting to form flower buds if you do not cut basil flower buds, the plant will put all its energy into making seeds, and flowering changes the flavor of basil. If you are late to prune them and flowers have started to form, simply pinch off the flower heads, which are also edible.

Dark Opal Basil Plant Special Features

• Common name – Tulsi (तुलसी), Dark Opal  basil
• Scientific name – Ocimum basilicum 'Dark Opal'
• Plant height – Up to 50 cm
• Flower color - Purple
• Level of growing – Easy

FAQ 

Does the Dark Opal basil plant need full sunlight?

Yes, Dark Opal basil needs full direct sunlight to thrive so keep your basil plant in a place where it receives at least 6 hours of full sunlight.

How cold can basil plants get at night?

Basil plants can survive at night temperatures up to 10°C but should not drop below 10°C.

How can we protect basil (tulsi) from fungus?

Use organic pesticide neem oil or soap spray in your whole basil plants.

Why are my tulsi leaves turning yellow?

Root rot disease is the most common reason for yellow leaves on basil (tulsi) plants which is caused by overwatering, so avoid overwatering basil plants.

Why are the leaves of my basil (tulsi) plant drooping?

Root rot is another main reason for dropping basil leaves which is generally caused by improper watering or poorly drained soil.

Why are my Dark Opal basil seeds not germinating?

Dark Opal  Basil seeds will not germinate because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough sunlight, sowing seeds too deep in the soil, overwatering, or under-watering.