Ocimum basilicum ‘Black Promise’ - lila levelekű bazsalikom, intenzív aroma (biológiai termesztés)

Ocimum basilicum ‘Black Promise’ is a striking variety of basil, valued both as a fragrant herb and as an ornamental plant. Its large, velvety leaves have a deep purple, almost black color, providing a strong contrast in the garden or decorative pots. The scent is intense, typical of basil, suitable for Mediterranean dishes.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Ocimum basilicum ‘Black Promise’

• Common name: Black basil

• Family: Lamiaceae

• Growth type: Annual aromatic plant

• Leaves: Large, dark purple to black, very decorative and fragrant

• Flowers: Whitish-pink, appear in summer; attractive to bees

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: Prefers full sun for richly colored foliage

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, rich in organic matter

• Watering: Regular, without excess; soil should be kept slightly moist

• Minimum temperature tolerance: Does not tolerate cold below 10°C; grown as an annual in Romania

✨ Benefits and uses:

• Aromatic plant; leaves can be used fresh or dried in salads, sauces, pasta, pesto

• Ornamental plant with purple-black foliage, ideal for decorative pots and mixed beds

• Honey plant; flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects

• Strong contrast with green plants, adding aesthetic value to the garden

⚠️ Note: Basil is sensitive to cold and is grown only in the warm season; for maximum yield, pinch the tips to encourage branching and delay flowering.

Height including pot: approx. 20-25 cm
The plant’s appearance changes depending on the season, leaf maturity, pruning, etc.