{"product_id":"organic-cardinal-basil-seeds-ocimum-basilicum","title":"Organic Cardinal Basil Seeds (Ocimum basilicum)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking herb with bold red flower spikes, deep burgundy stems, and vibrant green leaves, this warm-season annual adds fragrance, flavor, and beauty to gardens, thriving in full sun while attracting pollinators and enhancing culinary creations. Valued as a medicinal herb. Bushy growth habit. Mature plants reach 24”-30” tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 seeds minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 7-10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturity: 60-80 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect sow in full sun 1\/4” deep after last frost or start indoors 5-6 weeks prior to last frost. Harden off seedlings before transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasil prefers well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 8” apart; space rows 18-24” apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Annies Heirloom Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49630449402133,"sku":"A3581","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/0984\/4245\/files\/AdobeStock_558767648_1.jpg?v=1765973853","url":"https:\/\/anniesheirloomseeds.sbs\/products\/organic-cardinal-basil-seeds-ocimum-basilicum","provider":"Annies Heirloom Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}