Opal Basil
Opal Basil
Oh, basil, how we love thee. Let us count the ways: Muddled in cocktails, sautéed in pasta sauces, and puréed in pesto. This deep red variety brings a little color to the mix, boasting delicate purple flowers, to boot.
Size:
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Small
Grow 18 plants
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Quick Facts
Growing season:
Spring and Summer
Harvest method:
First harvest:
weeks
Final harvest:
weeks
Best Farmstand placement:
Shipping Details
Seedlings are shipped directly from our farms Mondays through Thursdays and will arrive in 1-2 calendar days. Get FREE shipping on 12+ seedlings!
Growing timeline + care reminders
Our non-GMO seedlings are cultivated using organic practices, guaranteeing the purest and safest ingredients for your meals.
Growing timeline
Our non-GMO seedlings are cultivated using organic practices, guaranteeing the purest and safest ingredients for your meals.
Germination
The most difficult part of the process has been done for you – your seedlings arrive pre-germinated and ready to grow!
Weeks: 0
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: Early growth
Practice weekly maintenance
Remove any yellowing leaves
2
Weeks
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: Peak freshness
Prune as needed
Harvest what you want, when you want it!
3
Weeks
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: Replant
Order new seedlings to keep the bounty flowing
Harvesting tips
- Harvest in the morning, as cooler temps mean leaves are less likely to wilt.
- Harvest in full just before plants start to flower - just be sure to handle the delicate leaves with care!
About our farms
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Raising fresh food brings people together
We prioritize sustainable practices, avoiding the use of harsh chemicals and pesticides.
This connection and love starts at our farms, where our expert team of farmers and horticulturalists nurture your non-GMO, pesticide-free seedlings all the way from seed to germination.
Checking everything from root size to scanning for pests, our farm teams make sure each plant is thriving before it’s delivered to your door. We optimize each delivery route to ensure your seedlings experience minimal impact and arrive in peak condition.
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