{"product_id":"basil-spicy-bush","title":"Spicy Bush Basil","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpicy Bush Basil (\u003cem\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Spicy Bush') is a compact, perfectly mounding culinary herb that delivers an intensely peppery, clove-spiced flavor far beyond what its petite stature suggests. Forming naturally rounded, dome-shaped mounds of tiny, fragrant leaves, this heirloom-type variety is as ornamental as it is edible — equally at home in a kitchen windowsill container as it is edging a formal herb garden with tidy, jewel-like precision. Its delicate white flower clusters are beloved by pollinators, and its bold, clove-like fragrance fills any space it inhabits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown using 100% certified organic practices, Spicy Bush Basil arrives with a Professional Grade root system — well-developed, vigorous, and ready for immediate transplanting into garden beds, raised beds, or containers. It thrives in full sun and is exceptionally well-suited to patio containers, kitchen gardens, and compact urban growing spaces. Its naturally compact, self-maintaining habit stays tidy without pinching, and frequent leaf harvests actively encourage bushier, more productive growth throughout the entire warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntense Peppery-Clove Flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bold, complex taste elevates fresh pasta, Neapolitan pizza, caprese salads, and homemade pesto with a spiced depth that far surpasses standard sweet basil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Container-Perfect\u003c\/strong\u003e — Naturally mounding habit stays tidy and ornamental without pinching, making it ideal for windowsills, patio pots, and small-space kitchen gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-Friendly Blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — Delicate white flower clusters attract bees and beneficial insects, making this herb a dual-purpose asset in any organic kitchen or pollinator garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutrient Dense \u0026amp; Antioxidant Rich\u003c\/strong\u003e — Packed with vitamins K and A, plus anti-inflammatory essential oils including eugenol and linalool, for clean, chemical-free culinary harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e — Grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers from carefully selected seed stock, delivering safe, clean harvests for the whole family from vine to table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 4\" healthy live plants thrive in full sun (6–8 hours daily) with consistent moisture — water at the soil level to prevent leaf spot and allow the top inch to dry slightly between waterings. Basil is a warm-season annual; transplant after last frost once soil temperatures reach 60°F. Begin harvesting once plants reach 6\" tall, pinching just above a leaf node to promote vigorous, bushy regrowth. Days to first harvest: approximately 60–70 days from transplant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planted Places","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48066242281686,"sku":"2BSLSPY4","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/2496\/8075\/files\/BASIL_Spicy_Bush.png?v=1775899842","url":"https:\/\/www.plantedplaces.com\/products\/basil-spicy-bush","provider":"Planted Places","version":"1.0","type":"link"}