{"product_id":"seed-basil-classic-italian","title":"Basil, Classic Italian","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Italian Basil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStandard pack 100 seeds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Mediterranean basil, known for its sweet, aromatic leaves and unmistakable flavour.\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s the perfect partner for tomatoes and a staple in salads, sauces and summer cooking. To keep its full strength and fragrance, add the leaves right at the end of cooking — the heat dulls the flavour if added too early.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis variety produces generous, glossy green leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e and thrives in warm, bright conditions. It’s easy to grow on a sunny windowsill, in pots, or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Regular picking encourages fresh, leafy growth, and pinching out the tips helps keep plants bushy and prevents early flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic Italian Basil is ideal for bruschetta, pesto and simple dishes where the quality of the basil really matters. With a little warmth and consistent watering, it will provide a steady supply of tender leaves throughout the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow: February to May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 14 - 21 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: May to October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHeight: to 40cm | Spread: to 40cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHalf Hardy Annual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFull Sun or Greenhouse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWant more information on growing Basil? Check out our Growing Guides \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Growing Guides from Collie Flowers\" href=\"https:\/\/collieflowers.com\/pages\/basil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Collie Flowers Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53009406525704,"sku":"BCIK854","price":1.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/5105\/6904\/files\/artverau-basil-494751_1920.jpg?v=1774530692","url":"https:\/\/collieflowers.com\/products\/seed-basil-classic-italian","provider":"Collie Flowers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}