{"product_id":"thai-basil-licorice-seeds","title":"Thai Basil Licorice Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThai basil 'Licorice' (\u003cem\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e var. thyrsiflora) is an aromatic basil with a sweet anise-licorice flavor and handsome purple stems and flower spikes. These non-GMO Thai basil seeds grow into sturdy, upright plants whose narrow green leaves hold up beautifully to heat. It is an essential herb for authentic Southeast Asian cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for home cooks who love Thai, Vietnamese, and Laotian dishes, and gardeners wanting a fragrant, colorful, pollinator-friendly basil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 4–6 weeks before your last frost, or direct-sow when soil is warm and nights stay above 50°F. Sow 1\/4 inch deep, spacing plants 10–12 inches apart in full sun (6+ hours). A tender warm-season annual for USDA zones 4–10, it likes evenly moist soil; pinch tips to keep plants bushy and slow to bolt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeaves are ready in about 60–75 days. Harvest by pinching sprigs from the top just above a leaf pair, and pick often to promote new growth. Its sturdy leaves keep their flavor and shape well when added at the end of cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThai basil's anise-like flavor shines in stir-fries, curries, pho, and noodle dishes, added fresh at the finish. The purple flower spikes are also attractive in the garden and draw in bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"0.5G","offer_id":45320368554191,"sku":"ORIHBT_05_14","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3G","offer_id":45320368586959,"sku":"ORIHBT_05_15","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Thai-Basil-Licorice-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266971033.png?v=1783463464","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/thai-basil-licorice-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}