{"product_id":"herb-sweet-basil-seeds","title":"Herb Sweet Basil Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerb Sweet Basil Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e grow the foundation of the herb garden: fragrant, versatile, and easy from seed. This classic variety produces medium-sized, dark green leaves with a bright, anise-forward flavor essential for pesto, Caprese salads, pasta sauces, and Italian cooking. It thrives in gardens and containers with a long, productive season when harvested regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet basil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-GMO culinary herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium, dark green, aromatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoors 4 to 6 weeks before last frost, or direct sow when warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy with regular harvesting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum seed count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,400 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh pesto and Caprese salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePizza, pasta, and Italian dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer and windowsill herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrying or freezing for year-round use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner herb gardeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow once the soil has warmed, in full sun. Pinch off flower buds as they appear to keep plants leafy and prevent bolting, and harvest from the top down to encourage bushy growth. Air-dry or freeze surplus leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright, sweet, and aromatic with a classic anise-forward basil note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Papaws Garden Supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePapaws Garden Supply is a family-minded seed and garden company on a mission of helping the next generation to grow with nature, offering heirloom and certified seed stock for home growers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Papaws Garden Supply LLC","offers":[{"title":"1400 SEED CT","offer_id":50291882459414,"sku":"HE-300.0","price":2.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/Basil_Sweet.jpg?v=1753372324","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/herb-sweet-basil-seeds","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}