{"product_id":"green-basil-microgreen-seeds","title":"Green Basil Microgreen Seeds – Torino","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGreen Basil Microgreen Seeds – Sweet Torino Basil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Basil Microgreen Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e produce tender, vivid green shoots with the fresh, sweet and aromatic flavour associated with classic basil. OzSprout's Torino basil is a sweet Genovese-type basil well suited to tray-grown microgreens as well as growing into full-sized culinary herb plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBasil grows more slowly than fast microgreens such as broccoli and radish, but the additional growing time produces soft green shoots with an intense fresh-basil aroma. Under suitable warm conditions, Torino basil microgreens are generally ready to harvest in approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12–18 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSweet Basil Flavour for Fresh Culinary Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTorino basil microgreens have a \u003cstrong\u003esweet, herbaceous and highly aromatic flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e with a mild peppery finish. Their tender texture makes them particularly useful in dishes where fresh basil is already a natural match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdd them to salads, pasta, pizza, bruschetta, sandwiches, wraps and tomato dishes, or use them as a fresh garnish with mozzarella, eggs and roasted vegetables. They can also be blended into pesto and other fresh sauces. For maximum aroma and texture, use the microgreens fresh or add them just before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to add stronger colour contrast to basil microgreen mixes, try \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/purple-basil-microgreen-seeds\"\u003ePurple Basil Microgreen Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e alongside Torino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMucilaginous Seed Grown Without Pre-Soaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBasil seed naturally develops a clear gel-like coating when wet. For this reason, Torino Basil Microgreen Seeds should be \u003cstrong\u003esown dry without pre-soaking\u003c\/strong\u003e so they can be spread evenly before the mucilage develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSow onto a fine, evenly moist growing medium such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/coco-fibre-growing-medium\"\u003ecoco fibre\u003c\/a\u003e, cover during early germination, then move the established seedlings into good light with adequate airflow. Bottom watering is preferable once the roots are established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAlso Suitable for Baby Leaf \u0026amp; Mature Basil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTorino basil can also be grown beyond the microgreen stage. Sow less densely for baby leaves, or raise individual plants in pots, containers or garden beds for mature culinary basil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMature plants produce aromatic leaves suited to pesto, pasta, salads, sauces and fresh garnishes, and can also develop edible basil flowers when allowed to flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFor Home \u0026amp; Regular Microgreen Growing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOzSprout Green Basil – Torino is available from \u003cstrong\u003e1g to 500g\u003c\/strong\u003e, with pack sizes suited to occasional home trays through to regular microgreen production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause basil seed is fine and mucilaginous, even sowing, warm germination conditions, careful moisture management and good airflow are particularly important for producing a uniform crop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ozsprout","offers":[{"title":"1g","offer_id":42801885118707,"sku":"GREENBASILSEEDS-1G","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g","offer_id":42801885151475,"sku":"GREENBASILSEEDS-20G","price":29.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":42801885184243,"sku":"GREENBASILSEEDS-50G","price":59.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":42801885217011,"sku":"GREENBASILSEEDS-100G","price":99.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":42801885249779,"sku":"GREENBASILSEEDS-250G","price":195.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":42801885282547,"sku":"GREENBASILSEEDS-500G","price":350.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/1446\/5779\/files\/green-basil-microgreen-seeds.webp?v=1759256059","url":"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/green-basil-microgreen-seeds","provider":"OzSprout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}