{"product_id":"basilic-dark-opal-ab","title":"BASIL DARK OPAL AB","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"350\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"181\"\u003eDark Opal basil\u003c\/strong\u003e is an heirloom variety native to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eUSA\u003c\/strong\u003e , known for its broad-tipped, \u003cstrong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"310\"\u003edark purple\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"268\"\u003eleaves\u003c\/strong\u003e and beautiful \u003cstrong data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"338\"\u003emauve blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"386\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"386\"\u003eHow to successfully sow basil\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"402\"\u003eBasil\u003c\/strong\u003e requires a minimum constant temperature of \u003cstrong data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"436\"\u003e20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e to germinate, so you should sow your seeds in \u003cstrong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"523\"\u003ea warm bed\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"548\"\u003eheated greenhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e . Start your seeds in \u003cstrong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"602\"\u003epots\u003c\/strong\u003e at the beginning of spring. Choose a good, fine \u003cstrong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"642\"\u003eseed compost\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"655\"\u003e Do not press the seeds in, pack the potting soil into the \u003cstrong data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"720\"\u003epots\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"731\"\u003etrays\u003c\/strong\u003e , then lightly brush the surface with your fingers. Place the seeds in the pot, sprinkle a little soil on top if necessary, then pack firmly. \u003cbr data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"888\"\u003eWater with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"920\"\u003espray bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e until the seeds germinate. Be careful, too much moisture could cause your seedlings to die. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/strong\u003e occurs in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e6 to 8 days\u003c\/strong\u003e on average.\u003cbr data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e Place your \u003cstrong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eterrine\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003egreenhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e near a bright window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003ePlanting basil in the garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003e Plant your \u003cstrong data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003ebasil plants\u003c\/strong\u003e in the garden after the last frost in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eMay\u003c\/strong\u003e when they have reached the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003e3-4 leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e stage. 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You can add a little \u003cstrong data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003emanure\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1531\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e Keep \u003cstrong data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e50 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between each plant. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e without wetting the foliage and without overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eHarvesting basil\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eLeaves\u003c\/strong\u003e harvested in May and June just before flowering will have the most fragrance, although you can harvest them year-round as long as the plant has \u003cstrong data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eleaves\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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