Description

This variety of Purple Basil has a beautiful dark color, earning its name of Dark Opal. The microgreens are mostly purple leaves with at least ten percent variegated or green leaves. They grow in random shades of dark purple and vibrant green. They add robust, sweet and spicy flavor flavor and visual interest to summery cocktails and make a colorful dessert garnish. A critical ingredient in many Asian dishes, they are fun to blend with cinnamon and bicolor for a flavorful and striking Asian basil trio. Basil Microgreens are an outstanding choice for caprese, pesto, or any recipe that calls for fresh basil. The flavor of Basil Microgreens is a bit more intense than adult basil.

Dark Opal Basil is a good source of vitamin K to assist in faster wound healing, vitamin C to strengthen the immune system, and beta-carotene, a compound converted into vitamin A in the body to maintain optimal organ functioning.