{"product_id":"basil-seeds-large-leaf-italian","title":"BASIL Seeds, Large Leaf Italian","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Leaf Italian Basil (Ocimum basilicum)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an heirloom, open-pollinated annual herb with big, lush, aromatic leaves. A Mediterranean kitchen classic, it is the go-to basil for pesto, fresh salads, and garnishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ocimum basilicum 'Large Leaf'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated annual herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, broad, deep green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6 to 8 hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, organic-rich, pH 6.0 to 7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh and frozen pesto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaprese salads and garnishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePasta, pizza, and tomato dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer and windowsill herb gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow after the last frost in full sun and well-drained soil, or start indoors and transplant once warm. Keep the soil evenly moist. Pinch the growing tips often to keep plants bushy and to delay flowering, which keeps the leaves tender and flavorful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich, sweet, and classically Italian with warm, clove-like aroma. Best used fresh or added at the end of cooking to preserve its fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout 99Heirlooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"99Heirlooms.com","offers":[{"title":"500mg","offer_id":50304494272790,"sku":"H-14-3835863","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/BASIL_Seeds_Large_Leaf_Italian.jpg?v=1764096258","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/basil-seeds-large-leaf-italian","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}