{"product_id":"red-basil-ocimum-basilicum","title":"Red Basil (Ocimum basilicum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/content\/3-terms-and-conditions\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers\/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers\/fruits at the time of order\/delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENERAL INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBasil, also called great basil, is a culinary herb of the family Lamiaceae.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBasil is native to tropical regions from central Africa to Southeast Asia.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMini or Dwarf Basil boasts all the same benefits as regular fresh basil but is more compact and darn good-looking.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThis herb’s peppery flavor makes it amazing for savory dishes, and it’s a rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOIL REQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBasil does its best in well-drained, moist soil with a neutral pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIn fact, if the soil is too rich, basil loses some of its flavor intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/17-planting-media\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eSHOP MORE \u0026gt; SOIL \u0026amp; PLANTING MEDIA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEEDING\/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFertilize once every four to six weeks for indoor plants and every two to three weeks for basil grown outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eUse a water-soluble fertilizer mixed at half strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/18-fertilizers\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eSHOP MORE \u0026gt; FERTILIZER\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHT REQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBasil grows best with at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight each day.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWith proper sunlight, your plant will be big and beautiful for several months of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER REQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly – basil likes to stay moist and requires approximately 1 inch of water every week.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply at least once a week to keep roots growing deep and the soil moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/other-accessories-tools\/1752-repotting-service-for-plants.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eRE-POTTING SERVICES\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/62-herbs\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eSHOP MORE \u0026gt; HERB PLANTS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Candy Floriculture","offers":[{"title":"14cm(Ø) x 11cm(H)","offer_id":52638447239482,"sku":"14cm(Ø) x 11cm(H)","price":8.1,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5319\/7114\/files\/20933.jpg?v=1768444986","url":"https:\/\/candy.com.sg\/products\/red-basil-ocimum-basilicum","provider":"Candy Floriculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}