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Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil
$3
These are stunning little purple basil seedlings, each leaf saturated with a deep violet-indigo hue that seems almost too vivid to be real. The textured, slightly pebbled surface of each leaf catches light beautifully, shifting between dusky plum and cool blue-gray depending on the angle. The opposite leaf arrangement and rounded-to-ovate leaf shape are classic sage, but that color — that brooding, jewel-toned purple — elevates these seedlings into something you'd expect to see in a high-end garden boutique, not a homestead greenhouse in the Okanogan Highlands.
Planting & Hardening Off Guide
This is a live garden start — handle it gently and follow these steps for the best results.
Harden Off First
Set outside in a sheltered, partly shaded spot for 1–2 hours per day. Increase outdoor time by 1–2 hours each day over 7–10 days before transplanting.
Transplanting
Transplant on a calm, cloudy day or in the evening to reduce transplant shock. Water deeply immediately after planting.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist for the first 2 weeks after transplanting. Once established, water when the top inch of soil is dry.
Sun & Soil
Most starts prefer full sun (6+ hrs/day) and rich, well-draining soil. Amend with compost before planting.
Tunk Valley Climate
Started here at 3,600 ft elevation in Riverside, WA (Zone 5b). Last frost is typically mid-May — harden off carefully and do not transplant outside until after your local last frost date.
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