{"product_id":"basil-greek","title":"Basil, Greek","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreek Basil\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small-leaf dwarf variety that grows into a tight dome, about 1’ tall and wide. A great one for containers, hanging baskets, and indoor gardens. The bright green, oval leaves and soft stems have hints of clove and anise, and keep their flavor when dried.  \u003c\/span\u003eUse this variety to flavor herb butters and vinaigrettes, and the edible flowers as a garnish or salad green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHarvest the leaves and stems from the top part of the plant, and pinch off edible flower buds as they appear, which prevents the leaves from turning bitter, and signals the plant to branch out and grow more leaves, making a bushier plant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe more you harvest, the more it grows!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBasil-clove-anise flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCompact plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGood for indoor gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGood for containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTons of medicinal benefits!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs a medicinal herb, Basil has been used internally to treat anxiety, colds, colic, cough, depression, diarrhea, fever, flatulence, flu, indigestion, insomnia, intestinal parasites and worms, exhaustion, gastric pain, gonorrhea, lactation problems, migraine headache, nausea, stomach cramps, sore throat, and vomiting, and externally to treat acne, insect bites and stings, loss of smell, skin problems, snake bites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e⚠️ Do not use medicinally while pregnant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e⚠️ Medicinal properties are presented as information only, and are not a recommendation or prescription for use. Consult a medical professional before using any herb medicinally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a companion plant, it attracts hummingbirds, pollinators, and beneficial insects, and repels asparagus beetles, cabbage moths, cabbage white butterfly, cabbage worms, carrot rust fly, flies, maggots, mice, mosquitoes, spider mites, thrips, and tomato hornworms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/basil-seeds\"\u003eShop all Basil Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/good-companion-plants-for-basil\"\u003eShop Good Companion Plants for Basil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e📚 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-basil-grow-guide\"\u003eGrow Guide: Basil\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/greek_basil_seeds_now_1100x.jpg?v=1456977000\" width=\"814\" height=\"1223\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/greek_basil_seeds_now_1100x.jpg?v=1456977000\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/SeedsNow-O-Icon_small.png?14857\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003eSee Basil Recipes \u0026amp; Growing Tips on our Pinterest Board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca data-pin-do=\"embedBoard\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/seedsnow\/basil\/\" data-pin-scale-width=\"80\" data-pin-scale-height=\"200\" data-pin-board-width=\"400\"\u003eFollow scotlandsarchitects's board Basil on Pinterest.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e\u003cscript src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\" async=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/basil-seeds\"\u003eShop all Basil Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/good-companion-plants-for-basil\"\u003eShop Good Companion Plants for Basil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e📚 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-basil-grow-guide\"\u003eGrow Guide: Basil\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"SeedsNow","offers":[{"title":"Sampler Pack (Appx. 120 seeds)","offer_id":14875229767,"sku":"FF604","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Pack (Appx. 1,000 Seeds)","offer_id":14875229831,"sku":"FF604","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/greek_basil_seeds.jpg?v=1456977003","url":"https:\/\/www.scotlandsarchitects.com\/products\/basil-greek","provider":"scotlandsarchitects","version":"1.0","type":"link"}