{"product_id":"basil-organic-sweet","title":"Basil - Organic Sweet","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasil 'Sweet'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Sweet Genovese Basil) is the quintessential summer culinary herb, celebrated for its large, glossy, aromatic green leaves and rich, warm flavor with subtle hints of clove, anise, and pepper. A fast-growing warm-season annual, it is an essential garden staple for making authentic fresh pesto, layering into Caprese salads with fresh tomatoes, and seasoning homemade pasta sauces, pizzas, and Mediterranean dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ePlant in a warm, sunny position receiving at least 6–8 hours of direct sun daily. Requires rich, fertile, well-draining soil heavily enriched with organic compost.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handle seedlings gently to protect their soft stems and delicate roots, easing them carefully from the nursery cell.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth \u0026amp; Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant at the same depth as the nursery pot. Space individual plants 25–30 cm apart to allow for branching and proper airflow around the leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water regularly at the base of the plant to keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. Avoid wetting the leaves to protect against fungal foliage issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pinch out the top growing tips regularly once plants reach 15–20 cm tall to encourage bushy growth and prevent flowering. Harvest individual leaves from the top down as needed for cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e100% Organically Grown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Raised naturally to ensure strong, chemical-free plants that are safe for your garden and your family.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStrong Root Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Carefully nurtured to develop healthy, vigorous roots for a seamless transplanting transition.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVersatile Growers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Perfect for garden beds, raised garden beds, or containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAbundant Reward: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic, high-yielding red variety that delivers sweet, nostalgic flavor and beautiful spring blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Purchase:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Pickup Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please note that we do not ship live plants. All orders are for local pickup.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreorder Online\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Secure your favorite plants by completing your order right here through our online shop.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePay at Pickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefer to pay on the day? Simply \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oaktreeherbalclinic.com.au\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eemail us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with your wishlist, and we will hold your selection for you to pay at pickup.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFind Us Retail:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can't make a pickup time? A curated selection of our organic seedlings is also available to purchase directly at\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenlifesoil.com.au\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Green Life Soil Company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombine Your Order:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant to add some of our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/oaktreeherbalclinic.com.au\/collections\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eherbal products,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e artisan tinctures, or pet botanicals to your order? You are welcome to add any items from across our entire online shop to your seedling cart. We will have everything beautifully packed and ready for you to collect all at once during your pickup window.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Greenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Biodegradable - 1 Cell","offer_id":40911262711937,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Cell Punnet","offer_id":40911262744705,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 Cell Advanced","offer_id":40911262777473,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/8764\/2241\/files\/BasilSweet.jpg?v=1788808764","url":"https:\/\/oaktreeherbalclinic.com.au\/products\/basil-organic-sweet","provider":"Oak Tree Herbal Clinic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}