{"product_id":"sweet-basil-6-bag","title":"Sweet Basil - 6\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a fast-growing aromatic culinary herb prized for its fragrant green leaves used fresh in Italian, Thai and continental cooking. A warm-season annual, it thrives in India's climate, producing flush after flush of tender leaves when grown in a sunny spot with regular harvesting. It does well in pots, grow bags, balconies and kitchen gardens, reaching knee height before flowering. Pinching the tips keeps plants bushy and delays bolting. With ample sun, fertile moist soil and frequent picking, a few plants supply a household with fresh basil through the warm months for pesto, salads, garnishes and teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLamiaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical Asia \u0026amp; Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAromatic soft green (or purple) leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite to pale purple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun, 5-6 hours; bright light keeps it bushy and aromatic.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep evenly moist; water when topsoil dries, avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertile, well-draining loam rich in organic matter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoves 20-35C; sensitive to cold and frost.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerant; good airflow prevents fungal issues.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed every 2-3 weeks with balanced or nitrogen-rich liquid feed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinch tips regularly and remove flower buds to prolong leafing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePot on as it grows; usually grown as a seasonal annual.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy from seed; stem cuttings root in water within days.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAphids, whitefly and spider mites; watch for damping-off.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdible and non-toxic to humans and pets.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA culinary herb used fresh in pesto, salads, pastas, Thai dishes, garnishes and herbal teas; also valued as a fragrant companion plant in kitchen gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India sow after the cold has passed and grow in full sun with steady moisture; pinch tips often and remove flower spikes early to keep leaves coming, and give afternoon shade in extreme summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water basil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist - water when the topsoil starts to dry, usually daily in summer. Avoid both wilting and waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does basil need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it full sun for at least 5-6 hours a day, which keeps it bushy, leafy and most aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs basil safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, sweet basil is edible and non-toxic to people, cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I harvest basil for more growth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePinch the top set of leaves just above a leaf pair regularly; this encourages branching and a continuous supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate basil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow seed easily, or root stem cuttings in a glass of water within a week and pot them up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my basil flowering and getting bitter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeat and age trigger flowering (bolting), which turns leaves bitter. Pinch off flower spikes early to keep leaves sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow basil indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, on a very bright, sunny windowsill, though it grows best outdoors in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs basil toxic if eaten?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is a culinary herb and completely safe to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed a balanced or nitrogen-rich liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks for lush leaf growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are leaves yellowing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsually from overwatering, poor drainage or lack of feeding. Improve drainage, let it dry slightly and fertilize.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256365613302,"sku":"PLT-SWEETBASIL-B06-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-thai-basil-ocimum-thyrsiflora-plant.jpg?v=1783924075","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/sweet-basil-6-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}