{"title":"Basil","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"basil-dark-opal","title":"Basil 'Dark Opal'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTypically available from early spring through mid-summer. Check with your local \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/idiggreenacres.com\/pages\/store-locator\" title=\"link to store locator page\"\u003estore\u003c\/a\u003e for current availability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriking, dark purple leaves have a spicy, sweet flavor. Petite, pink flowers appear later in the season. Excellent for cuisine or decoration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDraw pollinators into your garden with pollinator-attracting plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Check \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/idiggreenacres.com\/pages\/store-locator\" title=\"Link to Store Locator page\"\u003eStores\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for current availability, or stop in to see the full selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/idiggreenacres.com\/collections\/all\/products\/oregano-greek\" title=\"Basil 'Dark Opal' can be planted with Oregano 'Greek'\"\u003eOregano\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12\"-18\"\u003c\/span\u003e tall, 8\"-10\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 85\u003c\/span\u003e Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProductivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\"-3\" Leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLight Requirement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eGreen Thumb Guide\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlant in enriched garden soil 1-2 weeks after last frost. Leave 8\"-10\" of space between each plant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilize when transplanting and again after first harvest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater early morning or late evening. Harvest basil leaves at about 1\"-3\" long by pinching them off at the stem. For best flavor, pick early in the morning when leaves have their highest oil content. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"smoothie-cs-data\" style=\"display: none !important;\"\u003eebstone-organics-tomatoevegetablefood,corona-174-comfort-trowel,greenall-plantingmix,bonide-captain-jacks-dead-bug-flower-and-vegetable-dust,chives\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Ocimum basilicum 'Purpurascens'","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":14333160357940,"sku":"5VMP0C11CZ","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.25\" [v::tx]","offer_id":43764745273513,"sku":"5VMP0C11CZ","price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9405\/0868\/products\/Herbs_Basil_DarkOpal.jpg?v=1556927796"},{"product_id":"basil-sweet-genovese","title":"Basil 'Sweet'\/'Genovese'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTypically available from early spring through mid-summer. Check with your local \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/idiggreenacres.com\/pages\/store-locator\" title=\"link to store locator page\"\u003estore\u003c\/a\u003e for current availability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge, glossy green leaves have a mild, sweet flavor. Petite, white flowers bloom as the plant matures. Traditional basil used for making pesto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDraw pollinators into your garden with pollinator-attracting plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Check \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/idiggreenacres.com\/pages\/store-locator\" title=\"Link to Store Locator page\"\u003eStores\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for current availability, or stop in to see the full selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/idiggreenacres.com\/collections\/all\/products\/thyme-french\" title=\"Basil 'Sweet\/Genovese' can be planted with Thyme 'French'\"\u003eThyme\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1'-2'\u003c\/span\u003e tall, 8\"-10\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 68\u003c\/span\u003e Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProductivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\"-3\" long leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLight Requirement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eGreen Thumb Guide\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in enriched garden soil 1-2 weeks after last frost. Leave 8\"-10\" of space between each plant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilize when transplanting and again after first harvest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater early morning or late evening. Harvest as needed by pinching leaves off at the stem. For best flavor, pick early in the morning when leaves have their highest oil content. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"smoothie-cs-data\" style=\"display: none !important;\"\u003eebstone-organics-surestart,monterey-takedowngardenspray,ebstone-organics-raisedbedpottingmix,belfry-planteratlantis-8in,ebstone-organics-tomatoevegetablefood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocimum basilicum","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":14333274947636,"sku":"5VMP0C11CZ","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal","offer_id":40447981387945,"sku":"5VMP0CJ0DL","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.25\" [v::tx]","offer_id":42954716971177,"sku":"5VMP0C11CZ","price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal [v::tx]","offer_id":45895735083177,"sku":"5VMP0CJ0DL","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9405\/0868\/products\/Herbs_Basil_SweetGenovese.jpg?v=1556926533"},{"product_id":"basil-thai","title":"Basil 'Thai'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTypically available from early spring through mid-summer. Check with your local \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/idiggreenacres.com\/pages\/store-locator\" title=\"link to store locator page\"\u003estore\u003c\/a\u003e for current availability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowy, purple flowers are framed by aromatic, purple-green foliage. Leaves have a spicy, licorice flavor. Great for salads, curries, soups or as an ornamental garnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDraw pollinators into your garden with pollinator-attracting plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Check \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/idiggreenacres.com\/pages\/store-locator\" title=\"Link to Store Locator page\"\u003eStores\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for current availability, or stop in to see the full selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/idiggreenacres.com\/collections\/all\/products\/oregano-italian\" title=\"Basil 'Thai' can be planted with Oregano 'Italian'\"\u003eOregano\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1'-2'\u003c\/span\u003e tall, 8\"-10\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 75\u003c\/span\u003e Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProductivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\"-3\" Long Leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLight Requirement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eGreen Thumb Guide\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlant in enriched garden soil 1-2 weeks after last frost. Leave 8\"-10\" of space between each plant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilize when transplanting and again after first harvest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater early morning or late evening. Harvest leaves as needed by pinching leaves off at the stem. For best flavor, pick early in the morning when leaves have their highest oil content. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"smoothie-cs-data\" style=\"display: none !important;\"\u003eebstone-organics-tomatoevegetablefood,corona-174-comfort-trowel,raised-vegetable-bin,ebstone-organics-raisedbedpottingmix,german-standard-clay-pot-terracotta\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":14333370171444,"sku":"5VMP0C11CZ","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.25\" [v::tx]","offer_id":42954717823145,"sku":"5VMP0C11CZ","price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9405\/0868\/products\/Herbs_Basil_Thai.jpg?v=1572652077"},{"product_id":"basil-large-leaf-italian-1","title":"Basil 'Large Leaf Italian'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTypically available from early spring through mid-summer. Check with your local \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/idiggreenacres.com\/pages\/store-locator\" title=\"link to store locator page\"\u003estore\u003c\/a\u003e for current availability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra large, glossy green leaves are very fragrant and have a strong flavor. Petite, white flowers bloom as the plant matures. Traditional basil used for making pesto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDraw pollinators into your garden with pollinator-attracting plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Check \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/idiggreenacres.com\/pages\/store-locator\" title=\"Link to Store Locator page\"\u003eStores\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for current availability, or stop in to see the full selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/idiggreenacres.com\/collections\/all\/products\/thyme-french\" title=\"Basil 'Sweet\/Genovese' can be planted with Thyme 'French'\"\u003eThyme\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1'-2'\u003c\/span\u003e tall, 8\"-10\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 68\u003c\/span\u003e Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProductivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\"-3\" long leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLight Requirement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eGreen Thumb Guide\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlant in enriched garden soil 1-2 weeks after last frost. Leave 8\"-10\" of space between each plant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilize when transplanting and again after first harvest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater early morning or late evening. Harvest as needed by pinching leaves off at the stem. For best flavor, pick early in the morning when leaves have their highest oil content. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"smoothie-cs-data\" style=\"display: none !important;\"\u003eebstone-organics-surestart,raised-vegetable-bin,greenall-plantingmix,bellingham-174-bamboo-gardener-8482-glove,thyme\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Ocimum basilicum 'Large Leaf Italian'","offers":[{"title":"1 gal","offer_id":41513041690793,"sku":"5VMP0CJ0DL","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9405\/0868\/products\/Herbs_Basil_ItalianLargeLeaf.jpg?v=1633797399"},{"product_id":"greek-basil-bonsai","title":"Greek Basil 'Bonsai'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTypically available from early spring through mid-summer. Check with your local \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/idiggreenacres.com\/pages\/store-locator\" title=\"link to store locator page\"\u003estore\u003c\/a\u003e for current availability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreek basil variety with petite, aromatic foliage. Compact size is perfect for potting on kitchen windowsills. Small leaves can be used without needing to chop. Petite, white flowers bloom as the plant matures. Excellent basil for cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDraw pollinators into your garden with pollinator-attracting plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Check \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/idiggreenacres.com\/pages\/store-locator\" title=\"Link to Store Locator page\"\u003eStores\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for current availability, or stop in to see the full selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/idiggreenacres.com\/collections\/all\/products\/sage\" title=\"Basil 'Nufar' can be planted with Sage\"\u003eSage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6\"-12\"\u003c\/span\u003e tall, 6\"-12\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 70\u003c\/span\u003e Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProductivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Less than 1\" long leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLight Requirement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eGreen Thumb Guide\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in enriched garden soil 1-2 weeks after last frost. Leave 8\"-10\" of space between each plant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilize when transplanting and again after first harvest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater early morning or late evening. Harvest as needed by pinching leaves off at the stem. For best flavor, pick early in the morning when leaves have their highest oil content. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"smoothie-cs-data\" style=\"display: none !important;\"\u003eebstone-organics-tomatoevegetablefood,bellingham-174-bamboo-gardener-8482-glove,raised-vegetable-bin,corona-comfort-gel-micro-snips,dramm-rain-wand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocimum basilicum","offers":[{"title":"6\" [v::tx]","offer_id":45502744363177,"sku":"8T0MXY10SY","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0038\/9405\/0868\/files\/Herb_Basil_Bonsai.jpg?v=1742492423"}],"url":"https:\/\/idiggreenacres.com\/collections\/basil\/v::ca.oembed","provider":"Green Acres Nursery \u0026 Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}