{"product_id":"thai-basil","title":"Thai Basil","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThai Basil \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOcimum Basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: 64 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1-3 plants per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: basil leaf miner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest whole branches 6” down \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThai basil is a member of the mint family and as such has a particular sweet flavor reminiscent of anise, licorice and clove. Popular among the cuisines of Thailand, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, growing Thai basil has a pleasing aroma similar to sweet basil and is generally used fresh in recipes. Also referred to as ‘Sweet Thai,’ Thai basil plants grow to a height of between 12 to 18 inches with leaves 1 to 2 inches long on purple stems with purple flowers. At the farm we prefer to grow Thai and Lemon basil varieties over the tender Genovese leaves because of their increased resistance to a pesky leaf miner that loves the basil family of plants. The leaf miner damages leaves by laying its larvae in the center causing a wound. Thai basil is less susceptible to this common pest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664988115026,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664988147794,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664988180562,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_9226.heic?v=1786386222","url":"https:\/\/littlerivernursery.co\/products\/thai-basil","provider":"Little River Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}