{"product_id":"basil-amethyst","title":"Basil 'Amethyst'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile many purple basil strains (\u003cem\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e) are quick to bolt (flower, then seed), Amethyst Improved is more in line with other green Genovese-types. Plants produce broad, dark purple foliage that's slightly spicier than green types, but the plants are also hardier and tend to hold longer in the garden. This is a totally practical strain for everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmethyst Improved Basil is an annual plant that will produce harvestable foliage within 90 days when seeded in ideal climate and soil conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__specs-grid-item product__specs--odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-title\"\u003eCommon Name: Amethyst Improved Purple Basil\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__specs-grid-item product__specs--even\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-title\"\u003eScientific Name: Ocimum basilicum\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__specs-grid-item product__specs--odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-title\"\u003ePlant Lifespan: Perennial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__specs-grid-item product__specs--even\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-title\"\u003eCold Hardiness (F): Zone 9b (25 to 30)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__specs-grid-item product__specs--odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-title\"\u003eLight Requirements: Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__specs-grid-item product__specs--even\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-title\"\u003eSeed In: Mid Spring (Apr 21 - May 20), Late Spring (May 21 - Jun 20), Early Summer (Jun 21 - Jul 20), and Mid Summer (Jul 21 - Aug 20)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__specs-grid-item product__specs--odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-title\"\u003eSeeding Depth: 1\/16 in.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__specs-grid-item product__specs--even\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-title\"\u003eDays to Sprout: 5-10\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__specs-grid-item product__specs--odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-title\"\u003eOptimal Soil Temperature (F): 65-70\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__specs-grid-item product__specs--even\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-title\"\u003ePlant Spacing: 18-36 in.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__specs-grid-item product__specs--odd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-title\"\u003ePlant Height: 2 ft.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__specs-grid-item product__specs--even\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-title\"\u003eAverage Days from Seed to Harvest: 80 to 90\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Brownridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47772981854402,"sku":"BAAM450","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/3452\/8962\/files\/download_d76cda15-69c1-45e3-bd98-47c44bb9463c.jpg?v=1781186956","url":"https:\/\/laportesnursery.ca\/products\/basil-amethyst","provider":"Laporte's Nursery \u0026 Greenhouses Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}