{"product_id":"basil-9cm","title":"Ocimum basilicum - Sweet Basil","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tender, aromatic annual herb with glossy green leaves and small white or purple flowers. Widely grown in herb gardens, containers, and kitchens for its classic culinary flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Exposure: \u003c\/strong\u003eLow wind tolerance; not coastal-tolerant, prefers sheltered, inland locations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e30–60 cm tall; 20–40 cm wide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Soil: \u003c\/strong\u003eWell-drained, fertile soils; prefers loamy or sandy ground.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Sun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun essential for strong growth and flavourful leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Flowering Time: \u003c\/strong\u003eSummer (typically June–September); flowering may reduce leaf quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Uses: \u003c\/strong\u003eCulinary; leaves used fresh or dried in salads, sauces, and cooking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Wildlife Benefits: \u003c\/strong\u003eFlowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crooked Boot Farm","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":62416687858013,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0545\/8421\/3695\/files\/basiloriginalphoto.webp?v=1776772471","url":"https:\/\/crookedbootfarm.ie\/products\/basil-9cm","provider":"Crooked Boot Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}