{"product_id":"basil-dark-purple-opal","title":"Basil Seeds, Dark Purple Opal","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e). Deep violet foliage and rich, sweet flavor make this basil one of the most dramatic and memorable types in the herb garden. It was developed at the University of Connecticut in the 1950s by Prof. Joseph M. Lent and John Scarchuck, who used a purple-splotched Turkish selection to correct inconsistent coloring in earlier purple strains. The result was a vigorous, consistently dark plant that earned a bronze medal in the 1962 All-America Selections. A handsome and historic basil with serious fragrance, flavor, and visual punch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511022158110,"sku":"HB106","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/basil-dark-purple-opal-lss-dsc_1683.jpg?v=1782393893","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.sbs\/products\/basil-dark-purple-opal","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}