{"title":"Basil Plants","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Keyword\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eBasil plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e are easy to grow and reward you with fragrant, flavour-packed leaves all summer long. Perfect for pots\u003c\/span\u003e and\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e patios, they're a \u003c\/span\u003estaple\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e herb\u003c\/span\u003e and rewarding choice for all gardeners\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e. Browse \u003cspan class=\"Keyword\"\u003eour basil plants for sale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e online today\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"basil-plant-sweet-italian","title":"Basil 'Sweet Italian'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm weather fragrant herb that's fantastic in Italian dishes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to grow in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for growing in containers or raised beds as these have good drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant these Ocimum basilicum (Sweet Basil) herb plants in pots in your greenhouse to give them a great start to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssential for Italian dishes, including making your own pesto; these plants are ideal for homemade pesto as you will need plenty of leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil is a highly decorative, aromatic herb whether grown on the windowsill or outside during summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo encourage plant growth, prune to above the second set of leaves. This encourages the plants to start branching, resulting in more leaves for harvest. Every time a branch has 6 to 8 leaves, repeat pruning the branches back to their first set of leaves. After about 6 weeks, pinch off the centre shoot to prevent early flowering. If flowers do grow, just cut them off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Basil plants will require well-drained soil and lots of suns to flourish. They grow to a height of 12 inches (30cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip: If the weather is going to be cold or if a sudden frost is imminent, be sure to harvest your basil beforehand, as the cold temperatures will destroy your plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 x 1L Plant","offer_id":54874004586875,"sku":"10805564","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/Basil-IH-May-24-14.jpg?v=1733203292"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/collections\/1080-5370_-1080-6660_Basil-Herb-Plants-sweet-Italian-Nova_1_08b2eaea-e642-4c8d-8a5c-3b4c96aa5027.jpg?v=1733978912","url":"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/basil-plants.oembed","provider":"Marshalls Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}