Thai Basil Seeds (Organic)
Product details
| Management number | 250451324 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$1.60 | Model Number | 250451324 | ||
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Thai Basil is a striking and flavorful herb that adds an exotic touch to your garden and kitchen. The vibrant green leaves are tinged with purple and exude a bold, spicy aroma with hints of anise and licorice. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, Thai Basil is a fast-growing annual that matures in about 60-70 days. The compact plants reach up to 12-18 inches tall, producing clusters of tender leaves that are suited to enhancing stir-fries, curries, soups, and salads.
Variety Details
- Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum
- Plant type: Tender Annual
- Growth habit: Herbaceous
- Crop category: Herb
- Kitchen profile: Thai Basil is a striking and flavorful herb that adds an exotic touch to your garden and kitchen.
- Recorded feature: Container Compatible
- Product format: Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option
Sowing & Growing
- Soil Temperature: 75-85°F
- Planting Depth: 1/8"-1/4"
- Germination: 5-10 Days
- Height At Maturity: 12"-24"
- Days to Maturity: 70-80 Days
- Sun/Shade: Full Sun
- Spacing After Thinning: 8"-10"
Match Thai Basil to the light, soil, and temperature information recorded for the species. Some herbs are direct sown, while others benefit from a protected start or species-specific pretreatment, so retain the packet for reference. Keep seed media from drying during establishment without leaving it saturated. Once plants are growing, harvest modestly so foliage remains for continued development. Assign perennial herbs a long-term location, and consider containers for species with a spreading habit.
Thai Basil is a versatile and low-maintenance herb that thrives in garden beds, containers, or windowsills.
Tender Annual Thai basil is a key ingredient in Asian cuisine, offering a sweet, anise, clove flavor.
Green leaves on purple stems with purple flowers.
Before sowing Thai Basil, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.
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