{"id":10720234760,"title":"Basil - Dark Opal - Microgreens Seeds","handle":"basil-dark-opal-microgreens-seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis variety of purple basil seeds has a beautiful dark color, earning it's name of Dark Opal. They are an ideal heirloom microgreens seed that growing consistently and uniformally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #953734;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Note: This seed varies widely in color, please be aware that the percentages of green and purple vary from lot to lot and is in no way consistent\u003c\/strong\u003e.**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #953734;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSelect a Different Use for This Seed:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"profile-links\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/basil-dark-opal-seeds?variant=38818547464\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/tlm-herbs.png?11208874335812730243\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eHerb\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Purple Basil Microgreens \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #953734;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Note: This seed varies widely in color, please be aware that the percentages of green and purple vary from lot to lot and is in no way consistent\u003c\/strong\u003e.**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #953734;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePurple Basil Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eocimum basilcum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeding: \u003c\/strong\u003eApprox 1 Oz of seed for a 10\"x20\" tray\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeed Presoak:\u003c\/strong\u003e No (mucilaginous)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e hydroponic, soil\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePreferred Medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e hydroponic for microgreens, soil for baby greens and adult stage\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Mderate\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 7 days\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMicrogreens Harvest time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 16 days\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBaby Salad \/ Adult Stage Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16+ days (grow in soil)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #7651ad;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicro Greens Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e purple with \u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003esome green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Greens Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e intense basil\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Osmin_purple_basil\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrogreens \u0026amp; baby salad greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarnishes \u0026amp; sandwiches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprouting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurvival Food Storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking \u0026amp; seasoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5 g - Approximately 1,100 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Approximately 21,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Approximately 84,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 336,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Approximately 1,680,000‬ Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lb - Approximately 8,400,000‬ Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes \u0026amp; Growing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicro 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Although we have indicated the specific medium that this particular seed prefers, you can still experiment with either soil or hydroponic mediums. 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They are an ideal heirloom microgreens seed that growing consistently and uniformally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #953734;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Note: This seed varies widely in color, please be aware that the percentages of green and purple vary from lot to lot and is in no way consistent\u003c\/strong\u003e.**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #953734;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSelect a Different Use for This Seed:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"profile-links\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/basil-dark-opal-seeds?variant=38818547464\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/tlm-herbs.png?11208874335812730243\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eHerb\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Purple Basil Microgreens \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #953734;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Note: This seed varies widely in color, please be aware that the percentages of green and purple vary from lot to lot and is in no way consistent\u003c\/strong\u003e.**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #953734;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePurple Basil Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eocimum basilcum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeding: \u003c\/strong\u003eApprox 1 Oz of seed for a 10\"x20\" tray\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeed Presoak:\u003c\/strong\u003e No (mucilaginous)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e hydroponic, soil\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePreferred Medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e hydroponic for microgreens, soil for baby greens and adult stage\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Mderate\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 7 days\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMicrogreens Harvest time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 16 days\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBaby Salad \/ Adult Stage Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16+ days (grow in soil)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #7651ad;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicro Greens Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e purple with \u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003esome green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Greens Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e intense basil\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Osmin_purple_basil\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrogreens \u0026amp; baby salad greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarnishes \u0026amp; sandwiches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprouting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurvival Food Storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking \u0026amp; seasoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5 g - Approximately 1,100 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Approximately 21,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Approximately 84,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 336,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Approximately 1,680,000‬ Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lb - Approximately 8,400,000‬ Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes \u0026amp; Growing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicro 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Although we have indicated the specific medium that this particular seed prefers, you can still experiment with either soil or hydroponic mediums. Results may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e"}