{"product_id":"large-leaf-sweet-basil-herb-seeds","title":"Large Leaf Sweet Basil Herb Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLarge Leaf Sweet Basil Seeds for Fresh Culinary Herbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Leaf Sweet Basil Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e grow into vigorous, aromatic plants with broad, tender green leaves and the classic sweet basil flavour prized in Mediterranean cooking. This productive warm-season herb is well suited to garden beds, raised beds, pots and patio containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe large leaves have a rich fragrance and fresh, sweet flavour with subtle clove, anise and peppery notes. Pick them regularly for homemade pesto, pasta sauces, pizza, tomato dishes, salads, sandwiches and herb dressings, or tear fresh leaves over meals immediately before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProductive Basil for Regular Harvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBasil grows quickly once conditions become reliably warm. Plants perform best in a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, freely draining soil and consistent moisture. Sow directly after frost has passed or raise seedlings in trays and transplant them once outdoor conditions are warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRegular harvesting encourages branching and helps produce a bushier plant with more usable foliage. Pinch or cut stems just above a pair of leaves so new side shoots can develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose the Basil That Suits Your Cooking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLarge Leaf Sweet Basil is a strong choice for pesto, tomato dishes and Mediterranean cooking. For another classic sweet basil with a slightly more compact growth habit, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/sweet-green-basil-herb-seeds\"\u003eSweet Green Basil Herb Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a more distinctive basil with pronounced anise and liquorice notes suited to Thai, Vietnamese and other Southeast Asian dishes, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/thai-basil-herb-seeds\"\u003eThai Basil Herb Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal for Garden Beds \u0026amp; Containers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAllow approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25–30cm between plants\u003c\/strong\u003e so mature basil has enough room to branch and maintain good airflow. Plants can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e60–90cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e under suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLarge Leaf Sweet Basil also performs well in containers close to the kitchen. Choose a pot with good drainage, quality potting mix and enough room for the root system to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFresh Basil Through the Warm Season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBegin light harvesting once plants are well established, then continue picking leaves and stems regularly as the plants become bushier. Remove developing flower spikes where continued leaf production is the priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a longer supply of fresh basil, sow smaller batches every few weeks through suitable warm growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ozsprout","offers":[{"title":"1g","offer_id":42801959174387,"sku":"BASILSEEDSGENOVESE-1G","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10g","offer_id":42801959207155,"sku":"BASILSEEDSGENOVESE-10G","price":4.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":42801959239923,"sku":"BASILSEEDSGENOVESE-50G","price":18.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":42801959272691,"sku":"BASILSEEDSGENOVESE-100G","price":31.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":42801959305459,"sku":"BASILSEEDSGENOVESE-250G","price":70.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g","offer_id":42801959338227,"sku":"BASILSEEDSGENOVESE-500G","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/1446\/5779\/products\/basil-genovese-seeds-herbs-2529054.jpg?v=1758218956","url":"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/large-leaf-sweet-basil-herb-seeds","provider":"OzSprout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}