
Details
This basil is a common ingredient in Thai and Vietnamese cooking and is great in salads, soups and curries. It is also a wonderful addition to any stir fry or steamed vegetable dish. Thai basil has an intensely sweet, anise-like fragrance and flavor, with a hint of mint and citrus. Perfectly suited for containers.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Ocimum basilicum |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 6 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Bloom Time | Late Fall/Early Winter, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Fall |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Suitable for growing in containers |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
Days to Harvest | 80-90 |
Propagation Methods | From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Seeds Per Pack | 50 |