{"product_id":"basilic-pourpre-ab","title":"PURPLE BASIL AB","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"358\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"141\"\u003ePurple Basil\u003c\/strong\u003e has a \u003cstrong data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"169\"\u003ecompact\u003c\/strong\u003e growth habit. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eleaves\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"200\"\u003estems\u003c\/strong\u003e of Purple Basil are strongly tinted a \u003cstrong data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"270\"\u003edark brownish purple\u003c\/strong\u003e , giving it a strong \u003cstrong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"319\"\u003eornamental\u003c\/strong\u003e appeal. Its fragrance is sweet and slightly peppery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"394\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eHow to successfully sow basil\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"410\"\u003eBasil\u003c\/strong\u003e requires a minimum \u003cstrong data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"452\"\u003econstant temperature of 20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e to germinate. It is therefore advisable to sow your seeds in \u003cstrong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"530\"\u003ea warm bed\u003c\/strong\u003e or in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eheated greenhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e . Start your seeds in early spring in pots. Choose a good \u003cstrong data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"654\"\u003e, fine seed compost\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"658\"\u003e Do not push the seeds in, pack the potting soil into the cups or tray, then, using your fingers, lightly brush the surface, place the seeds on top, possibly sprinkle a little soil on top, then pack firmly.\u003cbr data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"884\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eWater with a spray bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e until the seeds germinate. Be careful, too much moisture could cause your seedlings to die. Germination occurs in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e6 to 8 days on average\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003cbr data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1066\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlace your terrine or greenhouse near a bright window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003ePlanting basil in the garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e Plant your \u003cstrong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003ebasil plants\u003c\/strong\u003e in the garden after the last frost in May, when they have reached the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e3-4 leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e stage. Wait until June if you are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003enorth of the Loire\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e Plant your basil plants in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003ewell-drained\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003erich\u003c\/strong\u003e soil in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003esunny\u003c\/strong\u003e location. You can add a little \u003cstrong data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003emanure\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003cbr data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e Keep \u003cstrong data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003e50 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between each plant. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003eWater without wetting the foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e and without overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2 data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eHarvesting basil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eLeaves harvested in May and June\u003c\/strong\u003e , just before flowering, will have the most fragrance, although you can harvest them year-round as long as the plant has leaves. 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