{"product_id":"basil-gecofure-400-seeds-ocimum-basilicum","title":"Basil ‘Gecofure’ – 400 Seeds (Ocimum basilicum)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003e🌿 Ocimum basilicum Basil ‘Gecofure’ – Compact Genovese-Type Basil Ideal for Pots and Containers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e‘Gecofure’ is a compact Genovese basil variety specially selected for pot and container production. It forms dense, well-branched plants with medium-sized, glossy green leaves and a classic sweet basil aroma and flavour. Compared to standard Genovese basil, ‘Gecofure’ grows shorter and more uniform, making it perfect for windowsills, balconies, patio containers and supermarket-style pot basil. Excellent regrowth after cutting ensures a continuous harvest throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Compact Genovese-type basil with classic sweet flavour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Dense, uniform plants ideal for pot production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Excellent regrowth after cutting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Perfect for containers, windowsills and balconies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Suitable for fresh use, pesto and Mediterranean dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003eHow to Sow \u0026amp; Grow Basil ‘Gecofure’ (UK)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eSow indoors: III–V (March–May)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eTransplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) once frost risk has passed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eDirect outdoors: V–VI (May–June) in warm conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eHarvest: VI–IX (June–September)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eLife cycle: Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eGermination temperature: 20–25 °C (68–77 °F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eAverage germ time: 7–14 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eDepth: 0.5 cm (¼ in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eLight required: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eMoisture: Keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eEnvironment: Full sun (warm, sheltered position)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eSoil type: Fertile, well-drained compost or soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003ePlant spacing: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eHeight: 20–30 cm (8–12 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing Tips (variety-specific)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Sow several seeds per pot for a full, bushy plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Pinch regularly to prevent flowering and promote leaf growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Grow indoors or under cover for best results in cooler climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 10 °C (50 °F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Harvest little and often for continuous production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px;\"\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Specifically bred for compact pot production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Classic Genovese basil flavour in a smaller plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Ideal for home kitchens and retail pot basil\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Green Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52624133751122,"sku":"P375 - Basil Gecofure","price":1.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1896\/9426\/files\/P375-OcimumbasilicumBasilGecofure.jpg?v=1770122127","url":"https:\/\/happygreenshop.co.uk\/products\/basil-gecofure-400-seeds-ocimum-basilicum","provider":"Happy Green Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}