{"product_id":"10-seeds-basil-ocimum-basilicum-culinary-herb-garden","title":"10 Seeds Basil Ocimum basilicum Culinary Herb Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eBasil is a widely grown culinary herb valued for its aromatic, tender leaves and its usefulness in kitchens and gardens. Ocimum basilicum is a warm-season annual that grows quickly from seed and performs well in containers, raised beds, and traditional vegetable plots, making it a dependable choice for both new and experienced gardeners.\u003cbr\u003e\nBasil is typically grown for its fragrant foliage, which is harvested fresh for culinary use in sauces, salads, dressings, and cooked dishes. Plants thrive in full sun and consistent warmth, and regular harvesting encourages bushy, productive growth. Leaves are best used fresh, though they can also be preserved for later use. Plants are frost-sensitive and grow best during the warmer months.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Ocimum basilicum\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Annual herb\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Upright, bushy\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, fertile\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: 60-90\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 4-10\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: 5-10 days\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Surface sow, lightly cover\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 8-12 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663348400264,"sku":"EXGA-1160","price":19.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_b70d7e5a-32c1-49b5-a6cd-aefb55468e4c.png?v=1791896691","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/10-seeds-basil-ocimum-basilicum-culinary-herb-garden","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}