{"product_id":"sweet-green-basil-herb-seeds","title":"Sweet Green Basil Herb Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSweet Green Basil Herb Seeds for Fresh Kitchen Gardens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Green Basil Herb Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e grow into aromatic, leafy plants with attractive mid-green foliage and a mild, distinctly sweet basil flavour. This productive warm-season herb is an excellent choice for vegetable gardens, raised beds, balcony pots and containers kept close to the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tender leaves have the familiar fragrance of sweet basil with a soft, sweet character and subtle clove and anise notes. Pick fresh leaves for pesto, pasta, pizza, tomato dishes, salads, sandwiches, dressings and sauces, or use whole leaves as an aromatic finishing herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompact, Productive Basil for Pots \u0026amp; Garden Beds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants typically grow to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e50cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, developing a bushier habit when regularly harvested and pinched. Their moderate size makes this basil particularly practical for containers while still producing plenty of fresh leaves when grown in fertile garden soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBasil thrives during warm weather. Sow after frost has passed into a sunny position with fertile, freely draining soil and maintain consistent moisture throughout active growth. Seeds can be direct sown or raised in trays before transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare Other Basil Varieties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a larger-leaved sweet basil particularly well suited to pesto and Mediterranean cooking, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/large-leaf-sweet-basil-herb-seeds\"\u003eLarge Leaf Sweet 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\u003eRegular Harvests Through the Warm Season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBegin picking leaves once plants are well established. Harvest young stems just above a pair of leaves to encourage new side shoots and a fuller, more productive plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your priority is continuous leaf production, pinch out developing flower buds as they appear. Regular harvesting helps maintain a steady supply of tender aromatic foliage through suitable warm conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eClassic Sweet Basil Flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh leaves can be used immediately or preserved for later use. For the strongest fresh aroma, add basil towards the end of cooking or use it uncooked in pesto, salads, tomato dishes and garnishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ozsprout","offers":[{"title":"1g","offer_id":42801958650099,"sku":"BASILSEEDSSWEET-1G","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10g","offer_id":42801958715635,"sku":"BASILSEEDSSWEET-10G","price":11.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":42801958781171,"sku":"BASILSEEDSSWEET-50G","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":42801958846707,"sku":"BASILSEEDSSWEET-100G","price":76.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":42801958912243,"sku":"BASILSEEDSSWEET-250G","price":179.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g","offer_id":42801958977779,"sku":"BASILSEEDSSWEET-500G","price":340.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/1446\/5779\/files\/Basil-herb-seeds-australia_39d20ae9-e7c8-4066-9dc6-e85b54eb25fa.webp?v=1759265574","url":"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/sweet-green-basil-herb-seeds","provider":"OzSprout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}