{"product_id":"persian-basil-ocimum-basilicum","title":"Persian Basil (Ocimum basilicum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePersian or anise basil is known as reyhan in Persia and Turkey. This fragrant variety has bright lemon and spicy anise notes. Wonderful in salads, grill marinades, and pesto. Persian basil is an exceptional companion plant, attracting pollinators to your vegetable garden while keeping pests away. Valued as a medicinal herb with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and more. Slow to flower making it a strong producer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e150 seeds minimum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eGermination: 7-10 days \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMaturity: 60-80 days \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDirect sow in full sun 1\/4” deep after last frost or start in doors 5-6 weeks prior to last frost. Harden off seedlings before transplanting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBasil prefers well-drained soil. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSpace plants 8” apart; space rows 18-24” apart. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Annies Heirloom Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48491920425237,"sku":"A2470","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/0984\/4245\/files\/Persian-Basil__88071.1668524816.1280.1280.jpg?v=1724264918","url":"https:\/\/anniesheirloomseeds.sbs\/products\/persian-basil-ocimum-basilicum","provider":"Annies Heirloom Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}