Dark opal basil from ChefPax has a sweet, slightly spicy flavor with deep purple color — more intense than green basil and prized for both flavor and visual contrast in plating.

What does dark opal basil taste like?

Dark opal basil from ChefPax has a sweet, slightly spicy flavor with deep purple color — more intense than green basil and prized for both flavor and visual contrast in plating.

What is dark opal basil used for?

Dark opal basil is used in salads, pasta dishes, cocktails, and as a decorative garnish where its deep purple hue and intense aroma stand out.

Basil Dark Opal — 5×5

5x5 tray

Live tray

Austin metro delivery

In stock

Sweet clove scent, deep purple leaves. 5×5 live tray - 4-6 harvests. Cocktails, desserts, basil oil. 14-21 days.

One-time: $13.00

Weekly subscription: $11.70/week

10% off

Typical grow cycle: 21 days

Delivery: Local delivery across the Austin metro area. Based in Manor, TX.

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ChefPax is a local microgreens farm in Manor, Texas, delivering fresh-cut and live-tray microgreens to chefs and home cooks across the Austin metro area.

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Why choose these microgreens

Harvested fresh — grown to order in Manor, TX
Live tray shelf life of 2–3 weeks vs. 5–10 days for pre-cut
Grown indoors year-round in a controlled environment
Used by Austin chefs and home cooks who want restaurant-quality ingredients

How to use basil dark opal — 5×5

Basil Dark Opal — 5×5 are commonly used in salads, sandwiches, grain bowls, and plated dishes. Best added just before serving.

How fresh are these microgreens?

ChefPax microgreens are grown in Manor, TX and delivered within 24–48 hours of harvest. Live trays continue growing, extending shelf life beyond pre-cut greens.