{"product_id":"basil-lime-2135","title":"Basil Lime Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"423\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"34\"\u003eOcimum americanum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"423\"\u003eA rare heirloom basil with exact origins unknown, though it has long been grown throughout Asia and Africa. Also known as American basil or hairy basil, it is closely related to lemon basil and is distinguished by its softly hairy stems. Intensely fragrant and more heat tolerant than sweet basil, this annual produces sweet white flowers and aromatic foliage through the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eLime basil is valued for its culinary use as well as its ornamental appeal and natural insect repellent qualities. The essential oil extracted from the plant is widely used in soaps, candles, cosmetics, and aromatherapy, blending well with floral, spicy, and citrus oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eApproximately 180 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eTropics: March to August\u003cbr data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eSubtropics: September to March\u003cbr data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eMild climates: October to March\u003cbr data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eCold climates: November to February\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1219\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"938\"\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eSow seed shallowly into well drained soil in a warm, sunny position once frost risk has passed. Keep soil evenly moist during germination. Space plants 25 to 30 cm apart. Regular harvesting encourages bushy growth and prolongs leaf production. Suitable for garden beds and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649654870234,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/H_Basil_Thai2.jpg?v=1766016123","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/basil-lime-2135","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}