Purple Basil

$5.79

Purple Basil is grown hydroponically in Scarborough, Ontario
It has deep purple leaves, sweet basil flavour, and a light licorice note

Harvested with roots for longer freshness
Grown locally in Scarborough
No synthetic pesticides and soil-free
Sweet basil flavour with a light licorice note
Great for pesto, pasta, pizza, salads, and sandwiches

Your greens. Their next meal.
Every purchase helps provide healthy meals for families across the community

Bulk and wholesale Amethyst Basil available
We supply restaurants, suppliers, distributors, depots, caterers, and wholesale produce buyers.
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Categories: Basil, Herbs

Purple Basil (Amethyst Basil)

Purple Basil is a live hydroponic herb sold with roots attached for longer freshness. It gives you sweet basil flavour, a light liquorice note, and bold purple colour.
Use it when you want fresh basil that looks striking and still works in everyday meals.

Why you’ll love it

Freshness: Sold with roots attached
Hyperlocal: Grown in Scarborough for pickup or local delivery
Clean: Hydroponic, soil-free, and grown in a controlled indoor system
Flavour: Sweet basil taste, with a light liquorice note
Colour: Deep purple leaves that stand out on the plate
Best for: Pesto, pasta, pizza, salads, and sandwiches

Best ways to use Amethyst Basil

Tear over pasta, pizza, tomato salads, sandwiches, and grain bowls.
Blend it into pesto, stir it into sauces, or use it as a fresh garnish.
Add it near the end of cooking so the flavour stays bright.

Amethyst Basil works well in vinegar, finishing oil, simple drinks, and fresh herb mixes.
It also pairs well with tomatoes, cheese, olive oil, lemon, garlic, chicken, fish, and grilled vegetables.

Why hydroponic Purple Basil?

Hydroponic growing uses a water-based nutrient system instead of soil.
This helps keep the crop clean, controlled, and close to the community.
Since we grow locally in Scarborough, travel time from harvest to pickup or delivery is reduced.

Indoor hydroponic growing can also support careful water use because water and nutrients are managed in a controlled system.
For customers, that means fresh local herbs grown with care, consistency, and less dependence on long-distance supply chains.

Freshness Tips

Rinse before use
Snip only what you need
Keep upright with roots or stems hydrated, and keep the leaves dry
Basil is cold-sensitive, so avoid the coldest fridge zones and keep it above 10°C when possible
If the plant looks limp, stand the roots in cool clean water for 10 to 20 minutes, then shake off moisture from the leaves
Use within 5 to 7 days

Browse all hydroponic herbs from 5N2
Learn more about hydroponic vertical farming from Farm Credit Canada (FCC)