Microgreen, Basil Dark Opal
$4.50
Beautiful lilac flowers with dark red stems. Spectacular as a garnish, in salads, or for adding color to basil vinegars. The leaves have a clove-like spiciness flavor which is a little too strong for pesto but great for almost any basil dish, and it's especially good for vinegars and oils.
Microgreens are generally harvested once they reach 1½-2 inches and after the cotyledon has fully developed or after the first true leaves have emerged. Microgreens are great for home gardeners because they can be grown on the kitchen counter from seeds and ready for harvest in just 2-3 weeks. Plus they are packed full of flavor, vitamins and nutrients.