{"product_id":"thai-basil","title":"Thai Basil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThai Basil (\u003cem\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ethyrsiflorum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fragrant herb central to Southeast Asian cuisine, known for its anise and licorice-like flavor with a hint of spice.\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant features narrow, pointed green leaves and purple stems, and it holds up to heat and longer cooking better than sweet basil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ethyrsiflorum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: open-pollinated culinary herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: narrow green leaves, purple stems, edible purple flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun: full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer friendly: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir-fries and curries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePho and noodle dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoutheast Asian cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer and kitchen herb gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking where heat stability matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds shallowly, about 1\/4 inch deep, in full sun and warm soil, keeping lightly moist until germination. Pinch back stems to encourage bushy growth and harvest leaves regularly. It thrives in containers and warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinctly anise and licorice-like with a peppery, spicy edge that holds up to cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout MIgardener\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIgardener is a Michigan-based family company offering affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds to help home gardeners grow more for less.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIgardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50792537162006,"sku":"BAS08","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/mJGTyrTg.jpg?v=1764687854","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/thai-basil","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}