{"product_id":"basil-culinary-blend-organic","title":"Culinary Blend Basil Heirloom Seeds — Organic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCulinary Blend Basil Seeds — Heirloom Organic | Genovese, Lemon, Lime, Dark Opal \u0026amp; Thai\/Persian in One Packet | 60–90 Days\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e — Five of the most useful and distinct basil varieties in a single open-pollinated blend — sweet, citrus, purple, and spiced, covering every culinary application from Italian to Thai to Middle Eastern. Genovese for classic pesto and caprese; Lemon and Lime for bright citrus notes in seafood, cocktails, and desserts; Dark Opal for striking purple color and anise-spiced depth; Thai\/Persian for Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern cooking. Warm-season annual. 0.6 g \/ 100+ seeds per packet. 60–90 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFive Basils, One Packet — What’s in the Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenovese\u003c\/strong\u003e — the classic Italian sweet basil; large, glossy leaves with rich, sweet flavor; the definitive pesto basil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Basil\u003c\/strong\u003e — bright citrus-lemon aroma and flavor; outstanding with seafood, in salad dressings, and in cocktails and lemonades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLime Basil\u003c\/strong\u003e — fresh lime zest flavor; excellent in Thai dishes, fruit salads, and tropical drinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark Opal\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep purple-black leaves with a spiced, anise-forward flavor; stunning as a garnish and in herb vinegars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThai \/ Persian Basil\u003c\/strong\u003e — spicy, anise-clove flavor; essential for Thai curries, pho, and Persian herb platters (\u003cem\u003esabzi khordan\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one of our gardeners notes: \u003cem\u003e“Successive plantings, especially in regions with a long, mild growing season, is a good way to keep production up over the whole season. Some strains seem to ‘peter out’ a bit in August, but others are just hitting their stride.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Culinary Blend?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive distinct varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e — sweet, citrus, purple, and spiced basils covering Italian, Thai, Middle Eastern, and fusion applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne sowing, multiple harvests\u003c\/strong\u003e — succession sow every 3–4 weeks for continuous production across the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut-and-come-again\u003c\/strong\u003e — prune before flowering to keep plants producing fresh leaves all season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e — all five types thrive in pots, window boxes, and raised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100+ seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough for multiple succession sowings or a full kitchen garden bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic, open-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — save seed from your favorites year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePesto (Genovese):\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend with pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, and olive oil — the classic; freeze in ice cube trays for year-round use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaprese (Genovese):\u003c\/strong\u003e Layer with fresh mozzarella, tomato, and olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeafood \u0026amp; cocktails (Lemon\/Lime):\u003c\/strong\u003e Add to grilled fish, ceviche, fruit salads, gin cocktails, and lemonades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThai curries \u0026amp; pho (Thai\/Persian):\u003c\/strong\u003e Add whole leaves to curries, stir-fries, and noodle soups at the finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerb vinegar (Dark Opal):\u003c\/strong\u003e Steep in white wine vinegar for a stunning deep-pink infusion; use in dressings and marinades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrying \u0026amp; freezing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest before flowering; dry or freeze for year-round use — make final harvest before temperatures drop below 40°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-season annual; 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