Description

Dark Opal Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a striking culinary and ornamental herb known for its deep purple leaves and aromatic flavor. It is widely used in cooking, salads, teas, and as a decorative accent in home gardens.

This herb grows well indoors in pots or outdoors in garden beds or kiyari, making it perfect for home gardeners. It prefers full sunlight but can tolerate partial shade and requires well-drained fertile soil and regular watering.

Dark Opal Basil is a warm-season plant, thriving in summer and early autumn, and produces abundant aromatic leaves with proper care. Its unique purple color makes it ideal for both culinary and decorative purposes.

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📅 Sowing & Planting Season Table

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🌱 Germination + Growing + Transplanting

🌱 Germination:

• Germination time: 7–14 days
• Temperature: 20–30°C
• Sow seeds lightly on soil surface; cover thinly
• Keep soil moist

🌿 Growing:

• Plant Type: Herb (culinary & ornamental)
• Indoor & outdoor plant; suitable for pots, beds, kiyari
• Light: Full sunlight to partial shade
• Water regularly; avoid waterlogging
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil

🌼 Transplanting:

• Transplant seedlings after 3–4 weeks
• Spacing: 15–20 cm between plants
• Mulch lightly to retain moisture

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🌿 Fertilizer Guide (3 Stages – Specific Fertilizers)

1️⃣ Seedling Stage:

• 20-20-20 NPK, 0.5 g/L every 2 weeks

2️⃣ Vegetative Growth:

• Urea (46-0-0), 0.5 g/L every 2–3 weeks
• Promotes lush leafy growth

3️⃣ Mature Herb Production:

• 5-15-45 NPK + 0-0-51 potassium sulfate (light dose)
• Optional: Epsom salt 0.5 g/L
• Ensures aromatic leaves and vibrant color

💡 Tip: Regular harvesting of top leaves encourages bushy growth and continuous leaf production

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• Dark Opal basil seeds Pakistan
• Ocimum basilicum seeds Pakistan
• Culinary herb seeds for home garden
• Indoor outdoor herb seeds Pakistan
• Fresh Dark Opal basil leaves for cooking / teas / decoration
• Summer / warm season herb seeds

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