{"product_id":"sweet-basil-seed","title":"Wetsel Seed Herb, \"Sweet Basil\" 1.35g","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWetsel Seed™ Sweet Basil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 1.35g Packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSweet Basil is a popular annual herb known for its sweet, tender leaves, making it an essential addition to Mediterranean dishes such as tomato sauce, spaghetti, and pesto. This variety is not only flavorful but also quite ornamental, maintaining a compact, bushy shape that adds beauty to gardens and patios. Sweet Basil is ideal for use in tomato sauces, pestos, salads, and other culinary creations. It can also be planted in pots and placed on the patio as a natural fly repellent, offering both functional and aesthetic benefits to any outdoor space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen and where to plant: \u003c\/strong\u003e Select a sunny location and sow seed as soon as ground can be worked. For earlier crop start indoors. Makes attractive pot plant. Cultivate soil and enrich with vegetable food. Firm soil over seed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare: \u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil moist and dean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting: \u003c\/strong\u003eCut stem just before flowers open, strip leaves and use fresh, or dry on tray in dark, airy place. Leaves may be frozen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage: \u003c\/strong\u003eStore seed in cool, dry place. Heat and moisture can severely reduce germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeed Variety: Basil, Sweet\u003cbr\u003eBotanical Name: Ocimum basilicum\u003cbr\u003eLife Cycle: Annual\u003cbr\u003eLight Requirements: Full Sun\u003cbr\u003eSoil\/Air Temperature: 70° F\u003cbr\u003eGermination Time: 14-18 Days\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth: 1\/4 in.\u003cbr\u003eSeed Spacing: 1 in.\u003cbr\u003eSpacing Between Rows: 18 in.\u003cbr\u003eThinning Height: 2 in.\u003cbr\u003eSpace After Thinning: 6-8 in.\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity: 80-90 Days\u003cbr\u003eMaximum Height: 12-24 in.\u003cbr\u003eFlavor Profile: Sweet, peppery, and aromatic, with hints of clove and anise.\u003cbr\u003eCulinary Use: Common in Italian and Thai dishes, used in pesto, pasta sauces, salads, and garnishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BFG Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47321639190740,"sku":"WET45159","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/3243\/7716\/files\/wet45159-herb-basil-sweet.webp?v=1765064502","url":"https:\/\/thegardenworldstore.myshopify.com\/products\/sweet-basil-seed","provider":"Garden World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}