{"product_id":"basil-large-leaf-italian","title":"Basil 'Large Leaf Italian'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTypically available from early spring through mid-summer. Check with your local store for current availability.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra large, glossy green leaves are very fragrant and have a strong flavor. Petite, white flowers bloom as the plant matures. Traditional basil used for making pesto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDraw pollinators into your garden with pollinator-attracting plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Check \u003c\/span\u003eStores\u003cspan\u003e for current availability, or stop in to see the full selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant with Thyme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1'-2'\u003c\/span\u003e tall, 8\"-10\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 68\u003c\/span\u003e Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProductivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\"-3\" long leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLight Requirement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eGreen Thumb Guide\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlant in enriched garden soil 1-2 weeks after last frost. Leave 8\"-10\" of space between each plant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilize when transplanting and again after first harvest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater early morning or late evening. Harvest as needed by pinching leaves off at the stem. For best flavor, pick early in the morning when leaves have their highest oil content. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"smoothie-cs-data\" style=\"display: none !important;\"\u003eebstone-organics-surestart,raised-vegetable-bin,greenall-plantingmix,bellingham-174-bamboo-gardener-8482-glove,thyme\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Ocimum basilicum 'Large Leaf Italian'","offers":[{"title":"1 gal","offer_id":48938238214201,"sku":"kou1789956770678","price":4.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/6617\/5289\/files\/basil-large-leaf-italian_1.jpg?v=1789956777","url":"https:\/\/doggydoors.shop\/products\/basil-large-leaf-italian","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}