{"product_id":"herb-basil-thai-10204135","title":"Basil Seeds 'Thai'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive liquorice flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuch used in Thai and oriental dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive purple flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThai Basil is an unusual basil variety with a distinctive liquorice flavour, very popular for Thai and oriental dishes. Ideal for a pot on a patio or sunny windowsill. The purple flowerspires are very popular with pollinating insects, although if you’re growing it as a culinary herb, it’s a good idea to pinch off the young flowerbuds, as the leaves can taste bitter once the plant has flowered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJanuary-December: Sow 0.5cm (1\/4in) deep in individual \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/potting-propagation\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esmall pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/seed-compost\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecompost\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Water well. Keep at a temperature of between 15-20°C (60-68°F) until germination takes place. Grow on indoors in cooler temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarch-May: Sow direct into the required harvest position, 0.5cm (1\/4in) deep into pre-watered soil. Thin to 20cm (8in) apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril-May: Plant out 20cm (8in) apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a continuous supply, sow every 2-3 weeks. For the best flavour, pick leaves when needed and add to dishes at the last minute. Remove flowers to prolong harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"350 Seeds","offer_id":39644942204979,"sku":"10204135","price":2.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/products\/1020-4135_Herb-Basil-Thai-1.jpg?v=1637682142","url":"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/products\/herb-basil-thai-10204135","provider":"Marshalls Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}