Sprouting Seeds - Basil Dark Opal

Sprouting Seeds - Basil Dark Opal

A scrumptious, vitamin-packed purple-leaved basil, ideal for growing as microgreens.

• Average Packet Content 2000 Seeds

• Easy to grow - ideal for windowsills

• Packed full with vitamins

• Ideal for salads/sandwiches

Growing Information

Easy to grow indoors all year round. Sow seed thinly over a seed tray of fine damp compost. Place on a well lit windowsill but avoid strong sunlight. Maintain moisture levels and harvest with scissors when the seedlings are approximately 4cm (1½”) high. (1-3 weeks maturity).

Sowing Information

Choose a small seed tray or clean, empty margarine tub (having made drainage holes in the base). Pour in some seed compost and level to around 1cm ( 1?2") depth. Water, and when drained, scatter some seed evenly across the surface. Save surplus seed for a second sowing. Place on a well lit windowsill but avoid strong sunlight. Maintain moisture levels and harvest with scissors when the seedlings are approx. 4cm (1 1/2") high.