{"product_id":"ocimum-teniflorum-tulsi-holy-basil","title":"Ocimum teniflorum - Tulsi (Holy Basil)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"322\" data-start=\"42\"\u003eTulsi, or holy basil, is a highly aromatic, tender perennial often grown as an annual in cooler climates. Revered in many cultures, it produces attractive purple or white flower spikes and fragrant foliage which is fabulous used as a tea. For best results grow in a polytunnel or greenhouse.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1007\" data-start=\"324\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"509\" data-start=\"324\" data-section-id=\"14db4od\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"339\" data-start=\"326\"\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers sheltered, warm positions and is only moderately tolerant of wind. It is \u003cstrong data-end=\"456\" data-start=\"421\"\u003enot considered coastal tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e, as strong, salt-laden winds can damage its foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"563\" data-start=\"510\" data-section-id=\"1ql0lys\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"521\" data-start=\"512\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–90 cm tall, with a spread of 30–60 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"637\" data-start=\"564\" data-section-id=\"1rqmi50\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"575\" data-start=\"566\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, moist but well-drained soils rich in organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"723\" data-start=\"638\" data-section-id=\"1duesfl\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"648\" data-start=\"640\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, though light afternoon shade is beneficial in very hot climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"762\" data-start=\"724\" data-section-id=\"1eg22n\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"745\" data-start=\"726\"\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e July to October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"823\" data-start=\"763\" data-section-id=\"ooq6re\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"774\" data-start=\"765\"\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"787\" data-start=\"775\"\u003eCulinary\u003c\/strong\u003e and traditional \u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"817\" data-start=\"804\"\u003emedicinal\u003c\/strong\u003e herb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1007\" data-start=\"824\" data-section-id=\"60rac2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"848\" data-start=\"826\"\u003eWildlife benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects, providing an important late-season food source in herb and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crooked Boot Farm","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":65107716473181,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/crookedbootfarm.ie\/products\/ocimum-teniflorum-tulsi-holy-basil","provider":"Crooked Boot Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}