{"title":"Purple Basil Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"hs-intro\" data-r12=\"1\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurple basils bring deep color to salads, vinegars, and bouquets, with a flavor much like green types. Dark Opal and Red Rubin are the classics. Amethyst Improved has glossy leaves. Doron and Prospera Red resist downy mildew, which matters for anyone growing basil in muggy summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amethyst-improved-basil-seed","title":"Amethyst Improved Basil Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA near-black Genovese-type purple basil.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmethyst Improved has large, 2–3\" downturned leaves in a purple so deep it looks almost black. With its purple flowers and red-tinged leaves it makes a striking garnish and an unusual stem in bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are edible too, with a strong basil flavor; use them like the leaves or as a garnish for drinks, salads and pasta.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlants reach 16–20\"; ready to start cutting about 74 days from sowing. Open-pollinated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacket: 200 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage 17,247 seeds per oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant height: 16–20\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hensley’s Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":52340381483224,"sku":"HSC-BAS-001-PKT","price":6.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Ounce","offer_id":52340381515992,"sku":"HSC-BAS-001-QTROZ","price":9.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":52340381548760,"sku":"HSC-BAS-001-1OZ","price":25.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Pound","offer_id":52340381581528,"sku":"HSC-BAS-001-QTRLB","price":80.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":52340381614296,"sku":"HSC-BAS-001-1LB","price":288.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/5705\/0840\/files\/amethyst-improved-basil-held-purple-sprigs.jpg?v=1792513735"},{"product_id":"dark-opal-basil-seed","title":"Dark Opal Basil Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fast-growing red basil and AAS winner.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark Opal forms slightly ruffled plants, mostly purple, with about 10% variegated or green plants for contrast. Leaves reach 1½–3\" at full size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts red foliage and purple blooms are handsome as garnish and in cut-flower bunches. An All-America Selections winner. The flowers are edible too, with a strong basil flavor; use them like the leaves or as a garnish for drinks, salads and pasta.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlants reach 16–18\"; ready to start cutting about 70 days from sowing. Open-pollinated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacket: 200 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage 21,800 seeds per oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant height: 16–18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hensley’s Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":52340401766616,"sku":"HSC-BAS-006-PKT","price":5.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Ounce","offer_id":52340401799384,"sku":"HSC-BAS-006-QTROZ","price":8.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":52340401832152,"sku":"HSC-BAS-006-1OZ","price":10.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Pound","offer_id":52340401864920,"sku":"HSC-BAS-006-QTRLB","price":21.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":52340401897688,"sku":"HSC-BAS-006-1LB","price":63.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Pounds","offer_id":52864622100696,"sku":"HSC-BAS-006-5LB","price":296.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Pounds","offer_id":52864622133464,"sku":"HSC-BAS-006-25LB","price":1381.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/5705\/0840\/files\/dark-opal-basil-hands-support-pot.jpg?v=1792513754"},{"product_id":"doron-prospera-active-dmr-organic-basil-seed","title":"Doron Prospera® Active DMR Organic Basil Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA dark purple-red Genovese with improved downy mildew resistance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoron has traditional Genovese aroma with glossy, cupped, dark purple-red leaves 3–4\" long on uniform, tall plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProspera Active varieties carry an extra level of downy mildew resistance. Patent pending. The flowers are edible too, with a strong basil flavor; use them like the leaves or as a garnish for drinks, salads and pasta.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady to start cutting about 74 days from sowing. Open-pollinated, certified organic seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDisease Resistance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermediate resistance: downy mildew (Pb races 0, 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermediate resistance: Fusarium wilt (Fob)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacket: 200 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage 18,300 seeds per oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hensley’s Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":52340404355288,"sku":"HSC-BAS-008-PKT","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Ounce","offer_id":52340404388056,"sku":"HSC-BAS-008-QTROZ","price":12.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 Ounce","offer_id":52340404420824,"sku":"HSC-BAS-008-HALFOZ","price":21.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":52340404453592,"sku":"HSC-BAS-008-1OZ","price":39.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Pound","offer_id":52340404486360,"sku":"HSC-BAS-008-QTRLB","price":116.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":52340404519128,"sku":"HSC-BAS-008-1LB","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/5705\/0840\/files\/doron-prospera-active-dmr-organic-basil-held-purple-sprigs.jpg?v=1792513888"},{"product_id":"prospera-red-dmr-organic-f1-basil-seed","title":"Prospera® Red DMR Organic (F1) Basil Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA purple Genovese with downy mildew resistance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis upright basil pairs Genovese leaf shape and aroma with dark purple, gently cupped leaves about 3\" long. A few plants come up red-and-green bicolor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt carries intermediate resistance to downy mildew and Fusarium and suits the field, greenhouse and containers. The purple stems also work in bouquets. Patent pending.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlants reach 18–24\"; ready to start cutting about 74 days from sowing. F1 hybrid, certified organic seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDisease Resistance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermediate resistance: downy mildew (0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermediate resistance: Fusarium wilt (Fob)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacket: 200 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage 18,840 seeds per oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant height: 18–24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hensley’s Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":52340434141400,"sku":"HSC-BAS-038-PKT","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 Ounce","offer_id":52340434174168,"sku":"HSC-BAS-038-HALFOZ","price":15.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":52340434206936,"sku":"HSC-BAS-038-1OZ","price":28.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Pound","offer_id":52340434239704,"sku":"HSC-BAS-038-QTRLB","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":52340434272472,"sku":"HSC-BAS-038-1LB","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Pounds","offer_id":52864614793432,"sku":"HSC-BAS-038-5LB","price":1265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Pounds","offer_id":52864614826200,"sku":"HSC-BAS-038-25LB","price":5900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Pounds","offer_id":52864614858968,"sku":"HSC-BAS-038-50LB","price":9250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/5705\/0840\/files\/prospera-red-dmr-organic-basil-held-harvest-1.jpg?v=1792514076"},{"product_id":"red-rubin-organic-basil-seed","title":"Red Rubin Organic Basil Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA deep purple large-leaf Italian basil.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed Rubin gives heavy crops of flat, purple-copper leaves about 3\" long that stand out sideways from the stem, with excellent flavor. Its purple flowers and dark leaves make a striking garnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are edible too, with a strong basil flavor; use them like the leaves or as a garnish for drinks, salads and pasta.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlants reach 18–24\"; ready to start cutting about 72 days from sowing. Open-pollinated, certified organic seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacket: 200 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage 20,500 seeds per oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant height: 18–24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hensley’s Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":52340459897048,"sku":"HSC-BAS-040-PKT","price":6.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 Ounce","offer_id":52340459929816,"sku":"HSC-BAS-040-HALFOZ","price":11.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":52340459962584,"sku":"HSC-BAS-040-1OZ","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Pound","offer_id":52340459995352,"sku":"HSC-BAS-040-QTRLB","price":46.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":52340460028120,"sku":"HSC-BAS-040-1LB","price":156.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Pounds","offer_id":52864613220568,"sku":"HSC-BAS-040-5LB","price":722.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/5705\/0840\/files\/red-rubin-organic-basil-held-bouquet-1.jpg?v=1792514246"},{"product_id":"red-rubin-basil-seed","title":"Red Rubin Basil Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA deep purple large-leaf basil with great flavor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed Rubin is a purple form of the Italian large-leaf basil. 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The flowers are edible and taste strongly of basil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlants reach 18–24\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant height: 18–24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacket: 200 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage 18,300 seeds per oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hensley’s Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":52340460617944,"sku":"HSC-BAS-039-PKT","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":52340460650712,"sku":"HSC-BAS-039-1OZ","price":16.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Pound","offer_id":52340460683480,"sku":"HSC-BAS-039-QTRLB","price":34.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":52340460716248,"sku":"HSC-BAS-039-1LB","price":100.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Pounds","offer_id":52864609091800,"sku":"HSC-BAS-039-10LB","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/5705\/0840\/files\/red-rubin-basil-held-plant.jpg?v=1792514247"}],"url":"https:\/\/hensleyseeds.com\/collections\/purple-basil-herb-seeds.oembed","provider":"Hensley’s Seed Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}