{"product_id":"seed-basil-dark-opal","title":"Basil, Dark Opal","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasil ‘Dark Opal’ \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\u003eA striking variety with deep purple leaves and a subtle liquorice flavour that sets it apart from classic green basil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s highly aromatic, visually beautiful, and adds real depth to salads, oils, vinegars and summer dishes. The colour intensifies in full sun, making it as ornamental as it is useful in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt isn’t the easiest basil to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e, as it prefers consistent warmth and can be a little slower to establish, but the flavour and colour make it well worth the extra care. Grow it on a sunny windowsill, in pots, or in a sheltered spot outdoors, and pinch out the tips regularly to keep plants bushy and productive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the right conditions, ‘Dark Opal’ will reward you with a generous supply of richly coloured 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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collie Flowers Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53009406591240,"sku":"854BDO","price":1.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/5105\/6904\/files\/PurpleBasilC.png?v=1774531024","url":"https:\/\/collieflowers.com\/products\/seed-basil-dark-opal","provider":"Collie Flowers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}