{"product_id":"seed-savers-organic-dark-opal-basil","title":"Seed Savers Organic Dark Opal Basil","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeautiful lilac flowers with dark red stems. Excellent contrast with green basil. Spectacular as a garnish, in salads, or for adding color to basil vinegars. Very uniform, all purple Italian strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnnual plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlants grow to 12-18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeautiful lilac flowers and dark purple leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis variety works for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFresh eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe flavor of basil is best when the leaves are fresh. Cooking or heating the leaves will change the flavor so add the leaves at the last minute to warm dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBasil is one of the main ingredients in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epesto\u003c\/em\u003e, along with olive oil and garlic. You can also steep the leaves of basil in milk or cream and create basil flavored confections like chocolates or ice cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#2c4712\" style=\"color: #2c4712;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Sow seeds outdoors when soil is warm and temperature does not drop below 65°F. Can also be started indoors 4-6 weeks before planting out. Make successive sowings for continuous summer supplies. Pinch back flower stalks as they appear to keep plants from bolting. Prefers rich well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect Seed: 1\/8\" Deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 5-30 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin: 4-6\" Apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seed Savers Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44793558696159,"sku":"0274A-P250","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0022\/3110\/7693\/files\/0274-purple-dark-opal-basil-herb-organic.jpg?v=1706625407","url":"https:\/\/cuppercreeklandscapes.com\/products\/seed-savers-organic-dark-opal-basil","provider":"Copper Creek Garden Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}