{"product_id":"mr-fothergills-basil-sweet-seeds","title":"Mr Fothergill's Basil Sweet Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Basil Sweet Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e produce large, sweetly flavoured green leaves, perfect for Mediterranean cooking, fresh salads and homemade pesto, and ideal for growing indoors or in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"205\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"223\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"530\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"274\"\u003eLarge, sweet leaves with classic basil flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eIdeal for pesto, pasta, salads and Mediterranean dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"381\"\u003eHeritage variety with reliable performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"428\"\u003eSuitable for indoor growing and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eEasy to grow on windowsills, patios or balconies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eHalf hardy annual with continuous harvesting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"535\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Sweet Basil (\u003cem data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"608\"\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most popular and versatile culinary herbs. Known for its broad, fragrant leaves and sweet flavour, this basil is a staple ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine and an essential component of fresh pesto. Easy to grow and highly productive, Sweet Basil thrives in pots indoors, making it perfect for windowsills, patios and small spaces where garden access is limited. With regular picking, plants will continue to produce fresh leaves, ensuring a steady supply of flavour throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eBrand: Mr Fothergill’s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eProduct type: Herb \/ vegetable seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eVariety: Sweet Basil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eGenus: Herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003ePlant class: Half hardy annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eLeaf colour: Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eSuitable for: Indoor growing and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eSeed quantity: 650 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eVariety type: Heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eHarvest period: January to December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eSow indoors at any time of year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eGrow in warm, bright conditions with well-drained compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eWater regularly but avoid overwatering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003ePinch out growing tips to encourage bushy plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003eHarvest leaves frequently to promote continued growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eWhy Choose Sweet Basil Seeds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"2033\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePerfect for home cooks and gardeners alike, Mr Fothergill’s Sweet Basil Seeds deliver classic flavour, easy growing and year-round harvesting - an essential herb for kitchens, windowsills and Mediterranean-inspired cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57130516087168,"sku":"30231674","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/3570\/2578\/files\/mr-fothergills-basil-sweet-seeds.jpg?v=1767804962","url":"https:\/\/oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk\/products\/mr-fothergills-basil-sweet-seeds","provider":"Old Railway Line Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}