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Dark Opal Purple Basil Seeds: ocimum basilcum
For Microgreens & baby salad greens, herb gardening & more
High Germination Rate - Non-GMO
Mountain Valley Seeds Brand
Description
Amazing green and purple colors. Use micro basil in place of regular basil in any recipe, for extra powerful basil flavor. Micro basil pesto is amazing. Mucilaginous. Keep damp with regular misting. Notes & Growing Tips: Purple basil is a more colorful variety of sweet basil. It has a mucilaginous seed, meaning that it develops a jelly-like coating when it gets wet. Mist more frequently to keep the coating moist. Grows very well hydroponically and does better in well-lit conditions, but it is a slower grower. You may experiment with harvest times past 10 days. Purple basil is a spectacular purple color with green highlights that makes for a colorful garnish. Micro basil does not grow tall, so you will need to harvest close to the root line and rinse well. Micro basil seeds are among the more expensive seeds but are worth it for their amazing color and intense basil flavor. Micro basil is an outstanding choice for caprese, pesto or any recipe that calls for fresh basil. The flavor of micro basil is a bit more intense than adult basil.