{"product_id":"purple-basil-microgreen-seeds","title":"Purple Basil Microgreen Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePurple Basil Microgreen Seeds for Deep Colour \u0026amp; Aromatic Flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Basil Microgreen Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e produce an eye-catching crop with purple to deep burgundy foliage and the familiar sweet, aromatic flavour of basil. These slower-growing herb microgreens are particularly useful when both colour and flavour matter in salads, garnishes and finished dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePurple basil develops more slowly than fast-growing brassica microgreens, but the longer growing period produces tender shoots with concentrated basil aroma and rich colouring. Under suitable conditions, the crop is generally ready to harvest in approximately \u003cstrong\u003e16–25 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSweet Basil Flavour with Rich Purple Colour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePurple basil microgreens have a \u003cstrong\u003esweet, aromatic basil flavour with mild spicy and anise-like notes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their soft texture and dark colouring make them particularly useful as a fresh garnish for pasta, pizza, bruschetta, salads, sandwiches, soups and Mediterranean-style dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey also pair naturally with tomatoes, soft cheeses, eggs and fresh vegetable dishes. For the best texture and colour, use the microgreens fresh or add them near the end of preparation rather than subjecting the delicate shoots to prolonged cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMucilaginous Seed Grown Without Pre-Soaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBasil seed becomes mucilaginous when wet, developing a clear gel-like coating around each seed. For this reason, Purple Basil Microgreen Seeds should be \u003cstrong\u003esown dry without pre-soaking\u003c\/strong\u003e so they can be distributed 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, provide several days of covered germination, then move the established seedlings into good light. Consistent light helps encourage compact growth and stronger purple-burgundy colouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAlso Suitable for Baby Leaf \u0026amp; Mature Basil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePurple basil can also be grown beyond the microgreen stage. Sow less densely for baby leaves, or grow individual plants in pots, containers or garden beds for mature culinary basil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMature plants produce aromatic leaves for cooking 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 Purple Basil Microgreen Seeds are available from \u003cstrong\u003e1g to 500g\u003c\/strong\u003e, with pack sizes suited to small home trays through to regular microgreen production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause basil seed is fine and mucilaginous, even sowing, controlled moisture and good airflow are particularly important for producing a uniform crop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ozsprout","offers":[{"title":"1g","offer_id":42801877287155,"sku":"PURPLEBASILSEEDS-1G","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20g","offer_id":42801877319923,"sku":"PURPLEBASILSEEDS-20G","price":20.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50g","offer_id":42801877352691,"sku":"PURPLEBASILSEEDS-50G","price":39.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":42801877385459,"sku":"PURPLEBASILSEEDS-100G","price":69.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250g","offer_id":42801877418227,"sku":"PURPLEBASILSEEDS-250G","price":149.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g","offer_id":42801877450995,"sku":"PURPLEBASILSEEDS-500G","price":298.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/1446\/5779\/files\/red-basil-seeds-microgreens.webp?v=1759256059","url":"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/purple-basil-microgreen-seeds","provider":"OzSprout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}