Ocimum Basilicum "Purple Basil"
Plant Part Used: Tops of plants
Harvest: Summer and Fall, use promptly
Colors Produced: Greys
References: See pg. 84 of A Dyer's Garden: From Plant to Pot Growing Dyes for Natural Fibers by Rita Buchanan (1995) for recipe
Our Favorite Dye Recipe
Wet mordanted fibers.
Simmer dye materials for 1-2 hours.
Remove dye materials from dye bath.
Simmer fiber in dye bath for 1-2 hours.
Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
Rinse excess color out of fiber.