{"product_id":"basil-tuscany-lettuce-leaf-500-seeds","title":"Basil - Tuscany Lettuce Leaf (500 seeds)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBasil - Tuscany Lettuce Leaf\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil Tuscany is a premium lettuce-leaf type basil producing very large, ruffled and puckered bright green leaves 7-12 cm long with a mild, aromatic basil flavour and pleasant hints of anise. The exceptionally large leaves make it ideal for fresh wraps, pesto, salads, and any dish where a generous quantity of basil is called for. Compact, attractive, and highly uniform in habit, it is one of the most productive and visually appealing basil varieties available for the home garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA notably better-than-average tolerance to downy mildew makes Tuscany a more reliable choice than many other large-leaf basil types through the season. Pinch out flower heads regularly to extend the leaf harvest and encourage a bushy, productive plant. Excellent fresh, in pesto, or as a bed for grilled dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring, Summer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost; transplant after frost risk passes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-30 cm apart\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-40 cm; compact and upright\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-10 days at 21-24°C\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-80 days; pick leaves regularly and pinch out flower heads\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild basil with hints of anise; excellent fresh or in pesto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e500 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rasmussen Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58707051872559,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/4098\/4879\/files\/Basil_-_Tuscany_Lettuce_Leaf_500_seeds.png?v=1792832667","url":"https:\/\/rasmussengardens.co.nz\/products\/basil-tuscany-lettuce-leaf-500-seeds","provider":"Rasmussen Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}