Sweet Thai Basil
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
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.