{"product_id":"sweet-basil-250-seeds","title":"Sweet Basil – 250 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow the essential taste of summer with our classic Sweet Basil seeds. This beloved heirloom is the go-to variety for countless culinary creations, celebrated for its large, tender leaves and delightful, sweet aroma and flavor. It's the indispensable ingredient for making authentic pesto, topping a margherita pizza, or layering in a fresh caprese salad. Easy to grow and wonderfully productive, no summer garden is complete without a patch of fresh Sweet Basil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ What you'll love\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe classic, sweet basil flavor essential for pesto and caprese salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLarge, tender, and highly aromatic leaves perfect for any dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAn easy-to-grow herb that thrives in the summer heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA \"cut-and-come-again\" plant that provides a season-long harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🌿 Seed details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 250 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-70 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🌱 Growing instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost and cool weather has passed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant seeds 1\/4 inch deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 12-18 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers rich, well-draining soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch off flower buds to encourage a bushier plant and prolong the leaf harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e✅ Our seed packets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProfessionally designed and made.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eResealable for convenient, long-term storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes full, detailed growing instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCustom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🚚 Shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFlat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTracking is included with every order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44519054540940,"sku":"BASIL16","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/5501\/7100\/files\/basil-sweet-ocimum-basilicum-250-seedssouthern-seeds-196470.jpg?v=1758598203","url":"https:\/\/kitchenandmetal.com\/products\/sweet-basil-250-seeds","provider":"Kitchen + Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}