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Basil 'Thai'

Ocimum basilicum 'Thai' · Lamiaceae

An aromatic basil with purple stems, narrow green leaves and a distinctive anise-clove flavour. A staple of South-East Asian cooking that thrives in heat.

At a glance

Habit: Herb & Vegetable
Light: Full Sun
Water: Moderate Water
Soil: Well-Drained, Loam
Climate: Subtropical, Tropical, Warm Temperate
Frost: Frost-Tender
Mature size: 0.5 m H
Growth rate: Fast-Growing
Maintenance: Low Maintenance

Good for

Edible / Productive
Pots & Containers
Pet-Safe / Non-Toxic

Sowing from seed

Difficulty: beginner
Sowing depth: 5 mm
Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
Germination: 5-14 days
Days to harvest: 55-75 days
Best sown in: spring, summer
Seed storage life: 4 years