{"title":"Help Me Grow – Basil Seed","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"basil-greek-seeds","title":"Basil Greek Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBasil Greek\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil Greek is a very compact plant with tiny leaves and strong basil scent. This half hardy annual grows to 20cm, and is ideal for growing in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil thrives in rich, well drained soil, in a warm sheltered position. This variety is ideal for pots. Pick the leaves as required, best used fresh. Pinch out the tip of the main stem to encourage bushy growth or prevent plants from flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to sow and grow Basil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow indoors from March 0.5cm deep in good quality soil. We plant several seeds per pot. The plants can be potted up and placed on a kitchen window or we will plant some in 1 or 2 litre pots and grow on as a companion plant to tomatoes in the greenhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants can be grown outdoors from late May when the risk of frost has past at a space of 30cm apart. They are best grown in well-drained soil in a sheltered place in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow direct in drills, when the soil has warmed up in May and then thin to 30 cm spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be grown all year round on the windowsill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003eFor detailed growing instructions and ideas of which Basil varieties to grow\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/justseed.com\/pages\/how-to-grow-basil\" title=\"How to Grow Basil Seed\"\u003e click here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JustSeed","offers":[{"title":"800 Seeds (Stand)","offer_id":14711992199,"sku":"HBAS09M","price":1.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5000 Seeds (Large)","offer_id":14711992263,"sku":"HBAS09L","price":7.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1109\/3566\/products\/dreamstime_m_71665693.jpg?v=1680036446"},{"product_id":"basil-lemon-seeds","title":"Basil Lemon Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBasil Lemon\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil Lemon is a compact plant with a beautiful lemon fragrance. This half hardy annual grows to 30 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil thrives in rich, well drained soil, in a warm and sheltered position. Pick the leaves as required, which are best used fresh. Pinch out the tip of the main stem to encourage bushy growth or prevent plants from flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to sow and grow Basil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow indoors from March 0.5cm deep in good quality soil. We plant several seeds per pot. The plants can be potted up and placed on a kitchen window or we will plant some in 1 or 2 litre pots and grow on as a companion plant to tomatoes in the greenhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants can be grown outdoors from late May when the risk of frost has past at a space of 30cm apart. They are best grown in well-drained soil in a sheltered place in the garden.\u003cbr\u003eSow direct in drills, when the soil has warmed up in May and then thin to 30 cm spacing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be grown all year round on the windowsill.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003eFor detailed growing instructions and ideas of which Basil varieties to grow\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/justseed.com\/pages\/how-to-grow-basil\" title=\"How to Grow Basil Seed\"\u003e click here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JustSeed","offers":[{"title":"200 Seeds (Stand)","offer_id":31220445544559,"sku":"HBAS14M","price":1.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1109\/3566\/products\/44ae6735-6a12-4671-a366-e1318ebccc62_comp_596ba2a4-8812-4c57-9899-f4fc3b5a6606.jpg?v=1629155015"},{"product_id":"basil-thai-seeds","title":"Basil Thai Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBasil Thai\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil Thai has small, narrow leaves and purple stems, with a mauve (pink-purple) flower. This basil features a liquorice flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil thrives in rich, well drained soil, in a warm and sheltered position. Pick the leaves as required, which are best used fresh. Pinch out the tip of the main stem to encourage bushy growth or prevent plants from flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to sow and grow Basil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow indoors from March 0.5cm deep in good quality soil. We plant several seeds per pot. The plants can be potted up and placed on a kitchen window or we will plant some in 1 or 2 litre pots and grow on as a companion plant to tomatoes in the greenhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants can be grown outdoors from late May when the risk of frost has past at a space of 30cm apart. They are best grown in well-drained soil in a sheltered place in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow direct in drills, when the soil has warmed up in May and then thin to 30 cm spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be grown all year round on the windowsill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003eFor detailed growing instructions and ideas of which Basil varieties to grow\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/justseed.com\/pages\/how-to-grow-basil\" title=\"How to Grow Basil Seed\"\u003e click here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JustSeed","offers":[{"title":"300 Seeds","offer_id":31220445413487,"sku":"HBAS26M","price":1.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1109\/3566\/files\/dreamstime_m_160861460.jpg?v=1717188096"},{"product_id":"basil-sweet-genovese-seeds","title":"Basil Sweet Genovese Seeds","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"y88r36\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"33\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"33\"\u003eBasil Sweet Genovese Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"327\"\u003eBasil Sweet Genovese Seeds produce large, fragrant green leaves with the classic sweet flavour that has made this the world's most popular \u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"192\"\u003eculinary basil\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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