Sweet Thai Basil

$2.50

Trying to make Asian dishes at home is almost impossible without this unique flavor. You can also use it as a gloriously scented bouquet filler.

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  • Reminiscent of anise and cloves, it goes well in Thai curries, pho, and many other Asian dishes.

  • Bees love it and it looks lovely in the garden. So if you rarely make those dishes, you can plant as a fragrant ornamental to attract pollinators to your garden. You can also use it as a scented bouquet fill

  • It holds its flavor and texture better after cooking than other basil varieties and adds a kick to salads when eaten fresh

  • Called "Horapha" in its mother country, "Hun Que" in Vietnam

  • Great in containers

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Planting Information: Start transplants indoors 6 weeks prior to planting out or direct seed once temps are 70º.

Direct seed (recommended): Plant seeds 1/4” deep, 2-3 seeds per inch. Firm soil over the seeds. Thin to a final spacing of 8”-12” apart to produce healthy, full plants.

Transplant: Sow indoors 6 weeks prior to setting out. Plant 1/4” deep and keep at 70ºF (21ºC) for best germination. Transplant to the field when seedlings have 3-4 sets of leaves.

Ocimum basilicum PLANT HEIGHT: 16-20” PLANT WIDTH: 12" SEED SPACING: 8" SEED DEPTH: 1/4" PLANT SPACING: 14-18" GERM: 5-10 days IDEAL TEMP: 65-70°F (18-21°C) DAYS TO MATURITY: 74 SOIL: Moderately rich, moist LIGHT: Full / Part Sun