{"product_id":"basil-licorice","title":"Basil, Licorice seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Licorice Basil?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLicorice basil is a unique and aromatic herb that brings a distinctive anise-like flavor to your garden and kitchen. Unlike common sweet basil, licorice basil offers a subtle sweetness with hints of licorice and fennel, making it a fascinating addition to culinary experiments and herbal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Licorice Basil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis herb thrives in warm, sunny locations with well-draining soil. Plant licorice basil after the last frost date when soil temperatures reach at least 50°F. Space plants 6 to 12 inches apart and water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Licorice basil grows quickly and can reach 12 to 18 inches tall, making it perfect for garden beds, containers, or window boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinch off the top leaves regularly to encourage bushier growth and prevent early flowering. This also extends your harvest season and keeps the plant productive throughout the growing period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvesting and Using Licorice Basil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin harvesting leaves once the plant is established, typically 3 to 4 weeks after planting. Pick leaves in the morning after the dew dries for the best flavor. Fresh licorice basil works wonderfully in teas, desserts, cocktails, and savory dishes where you want a subtle licorice note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry the leaves by hanging bundles upside down in a warm, well-ventilated space, or use a dehydrator. Dried licorice basil retains its flavor well and can be stored in airtight containers for several months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Licorice Basil?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its culinary appeal, licorice basil attracts pollinators to your garden and pairs beautifully with other herbs like mint and oregano. Its ornamental foliage and delicate flowers add visual interest while providing a steady supply of fresh, flavorful leaves throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLicorice Basil\u003c\/strong\u003e is a type of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/basil-seeds\/products\/basil-thai\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThai basil\u003c\/a\u003e with a pleasant, sweet licorice flavor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBeautiful as a fragrant and ornamental accent throughout the garden, and delicious in salads, baked goods, and pasta sauce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt’s also pleasant to look at with deep green leaves that sometimes show a burgundy tinge, plum-colored stems, and lavender flower spikes that make a fun garnish for any salad, dish, or drink. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHarvest the leaves and stems from the top part of the plant, and pinch off edible flower buds as they appear, which prevents the leaves from turning bitter, and signals the plant to branch out and grow more leaves, making a bushier plant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe more you harvest, the more it grows!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSweet, pleasant licorice flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThai basil type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEdible ornamental\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGood for containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTons of medicinal benefits!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs a medicinal herb, Basil has been used internally to treat anxiety, colds, colic, cough, depression, diarrhea, fever, flatulence, flu, indigestion, insomnia, intestinal parasites and worms, exhaustion, gastric pain, gonorrhea, lactation problems, migraine headache, nausea, stomach cramps, sore throat, and vomiting, and externally to treat acne, insect bites and stings, loss of smell, skin problems, snake bites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e⚠️ Do not use medicinally while pregnant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e⚠️ Medicinal properties are presented as information only, and are not a recommendation or prescription for use. Consult a medical professional before using any herb medicinally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a companion plant, it attracts hummingbirds, pollinators, and beneficial insects, and repels asparagus beetles, cabbage moths, cabbage white butterfly, cabbage worms, carrot rust fly, flies, maggots, mice, mosquitoes, spider mites, thrips, and tomato hornworms.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/basil-seeds\"\u003eShop all Basil Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/good-companion-plants-for-basil\"\u003eShop Good Companion Plants for Basil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e📚 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-basil-grow-guide\"\u003eGrow Guide: Basil\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/Forshopify_121.jpg?14972\"\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis basil variety produces lovely and flavorful green leaves with purple accents.  It has a strong, but enjoyable licorice flavor and can grow up to 24\" tall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/Forshopify_125.jpg?14973\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/Forshopify_126.jpg?14974\"\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003eWhat is Licorice Basil?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff9900\"\u003eThis basil is a type of Thai Basil, also known as anise basil.  It has strong licorice and anise flavors, qualities and aromatics.  It's known to be slightly \"lanky\" with pointed green leaves with signature purple flowers. Both the leaves and flowers are edible on this plant.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/Forshopify_120.jpg?14975\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth Benefits of Licorice Basil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eLicorice Basil can be used for treating the common cold, the flu, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis, earaches, headaches, upset stomachs, heart disease, fever, and more.  It promotes longevity but something you may not know is that its an excellent mosquito repellent! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/Forshopify_124.jpg?14976\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWays to Consume Licorice Basil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Licorice Basil leaves are crushed, they burst with intense basil and licorice aromas. Fragrant and floral, the spicy paste is a condiment for multiple dishes. This basil is best when mixed with other ingredients to tame it's powerful one-dimensional notes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/SeedsNow-O-Icon_small.png?14857\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003eSee Basil Recipes \u0026amp; Growing Tips on our Pinterest Board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/seedsnow\/basil\/\"\u003eFollow SeedsNow.com's board Basil on Pinterest.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/basil-seeds\"\u003eShop all Basil Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/good-companion-plants-for-basil\"\u003eShop Good Companion Plants for Basil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e📚 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-basil-grow-guide\"\u003eGrow Guide: Basil\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/shutterstock_112417964_-_Copy.jpg?v=1782094971\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/shutterstock_134186249.jpg?v=1782094971\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/shutterstock_148751564.jpg?v=1782094971\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/shutterstock_98269586_-_Copy.jpg?v=1782094971\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/Licorice_Basil.jpg?v=1782094971\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/non_gmo_Basil_-_Licorice_seeds.png?v=1782094971\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SeedsNow","offers":[{"title":"Sampler Pack","offer_id":57067545821524,"sku":"93972","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Pack!!","offer_id":57067545854292,"sku":"93972","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1050\/3825\/0324\/files\/shutterstock_112417964_-_Copy_800x_be7567da-3fd0-4aa1-998b-a12a76e8f824.jpg?v=1788857768","url":"https:\/\/starkepay.com\/products\/basil-licorice","provider":"Starke Pay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}