{"product_id":"basil-prospera-seeds-namibia","title":"Basil Prospera Seeds  Namibia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProspera  Basil\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fast-growing Genovese basil with classic glossy green leaves, lovely long stems, and excellent garden performance. It is a beautiful choice for gardeners who want productive basil for bunching, harvesting, and kitchen use, and it is especially valuable for growers looking for a strong, reliable variety with improved disease resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eLove Dahlias Namibia\u003c\/strong\u003e, we love Prospera basil for its fresh scent, generous leaf production, and strong upright growth. If you have been searching for \u003cstrong\u003ebasil seed in Namibia\u003c\/strong\u003e, or an easy, useful herb to grow at home, this is a wonderful variety to choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProspera is an \u003cstrong\u003eannual\u003c\/strong\u003e basil that grows best in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003emoderately rich, moist soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is not drought tolerant and can be damaged by heat stress, so regular moisture through the growing season helps produce the best crop. This variety is especially useful for gardeners who want healthy, full plants with plenty of harvestable growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 days at 18–21°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect seed (recommended):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seed 0.6 cm deep, with 2–3 seeds every 2.5 cm, in rows spaced 45 cm apart. Firm the soil gently over the seeds. Thinning is not essential, but a final spacing of 10–20 cm produces healthy, full plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransplant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow indoors 6 weeks before planting out. Sow 0.6 cm deep and keep at 21°C for best germination. Transplant into the garden when seedlings have 3–4 sets of leaves, spacing plants 10–20 cm apart in rows 45 cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately rich, moist soil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–60 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBegin light harvesting once plants are in flower.  It is best to harvest early in the morning when temperatures are cooler and the leaves are less likely to wilt. A full harvest should be done just after the plants begin to flower. Cut the whole plant 10–15 cm above the ground to encourage a second flush of growth. Handle gently, as basil leaves bruise easily. Do not store below 10°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy growers love Prospera basil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Genovese basil with glossy green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast growing and highly productive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong stems and full plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA useful variety for repeated harvesting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wonderful choice for Namibian gardeners wanting a reliable, easy herb crop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Love Dahlias Namibia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48015212445910,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"NAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2426\/0310\/files\/BasilProspera01LoveDahliasNamibia.png?v=1774884780","url":"https:\/\/lovedahliasnamibia.com\/products\/basil-prospera-seeds-namibia","provider":"Love Dahlias Namibia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}