Basil Purple Opal Org Renee‘s Garden

Edible Qualities

Purple Opal Basil is an annual herb that is commonly grown for its edible qualities, although it does have ornamental merits as well. The fragrant oval purple leaves with hints of black which emerge burgundy in spring are usually harvested from early summer to early fall. The leaves have a delicious taste.

The leaves are most often used in the following ways:

• Fresh Eating
• Cooking
• Seasoning