{"product_id":"basil-italiano-classico-13-2","title":"Seeds - Basil (Italiano Classico)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic Italian sweet basil with soft, fragrant leaves and the traditional flavor associated with Genovese-style basil. This is Seeds From Italy's most popular basil variety in the U.S. and an excellent choice for pesto, pasta sauces, pizza, salads, and fresh cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Italy, this variety is called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItaliano Classico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than Genovese because the name Genovese is geographically protected for basil grown in a specific area of Liguria. It is the same classic style of Italian basil known and loved for making pesto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItalian growers often sow basil densely and harvest the entire plant while it is young, around 5–6 inches tall. It can also be grown traditionally by allowing plants to mature and continually harvesting leaves throughout the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacket Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3,000 seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds per Gram:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 600–650\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to 5 years when stored in a cool, dry place\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFusarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tested Fusarium-free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrown from authentic Italian seed from Seeds From Italy \/ Franchi Sementi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds From Italy products are shipped separately from our live seedlings and other Cerca Cultivation products. There is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflat $7.50 shipping fee for Seeds From Italy seeds, regardless of how many packets you order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds from Italy","offers":[{"title":"5 grams","offer_id":52659166707986,"sku":"13-2 VXO","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 grams","offer_id":52659166740754,"sku":"13-2 MGM","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":52659166773522,"sku":"13-2 ME","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 grams","offer_id":52659166806290,"sku":"13-2 A","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 grams","offer_id":52659166839058,"sku":"13-2 BAR","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6877\/6722\/files\/FVXO_13-2_400px__69774.1310666977.1280.1280.jpg?v=1788288602","url":"https:\/\/shop.cercacultivation.com\/products\/basil-italiano-classico-13-2","provider":"Cerca Cultivation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}