{"product_id":"basil","title":"Basil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenovese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox 300 seeds \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil should be sown close to the surface with only a light covering of soil or compost as they need light to germinate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approx 3 seeds per cell or directly in the ground when the conditions get warmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil seeds need heat to germinate to leave them in a warm sunny spot to grow. Basil will usually germinate within 7 days if the conditions are ideal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil is usually ready to harvest within 4-6 weeks of planting and once it has about 4-6 sets of leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil requires a well drained, nutrient rich soil that is consistently moist but not waterlogged so make sure to provide a good supply of compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers soil ph of between 6 - 7.5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterestingly, basil likes warmth but not too much heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure to pinch out flowers as they grow as this will turn the leaves bitter and encourages the plant to go to seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main nutrient from basil is Vitamin K which is contains aplenty which supports bones and blood circulation. It also possesses anti-bacterial properties which help fight against infection in the body. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil has been used in previous times in both perfumes and to repel mosquitoes and is a relative of the mint family. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"need4seed.ie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54282339483977,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/1686\/3981\/files\/Screenshot2026-04-28at8.25.50a.m..png?v=1777361279","url":"https:\/\/www.need4seed.ie\/products\/basil","provider":"need4seed.ie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}