Thai Basil Seeds

1 Ounce

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$11.95

1/4 Pound

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$23.95

1 Pound

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$71.95

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Quick Overview

This basil is often served as a condiment in Thai restaurants. It's also important in Thai red curry.

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Details

SKU	4BASG
Common Name	Thai Basil
Botanical Name	Ocimum basilicum
Light Requirements	Full Sun
Planting Depth	1/4 inch
Planting Time	Warm Season
Seed Spacing	1 inch
Row Spacing	18 inches
Space After Thinning	6-8 inches
Days to Germination	14-18
Days to Harvest	80-90
Ways to Grow	Containers, Ornamental Edibles, Small Gardens
In the Kitchen	Drying
Ships As	Seed

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Description

Thai Basil has an anise flavor, and is a staple of thai cooking.

The Basils are probably the most widely-used herbal group in the world, and no wonder. The delicious scent, and delightful taste makes this one a must-have in any herb garden. These seeds are the preferred culinary type, super-easy to grow.

When and Where to Plant: Select a sunny location and sow seed as soon as ground can be worked. For earlier crop start indoors. Makes attractive pot plant. Cultivate soil and enrich with vegetable food. Firm soil over seed.
Care: Keep soil moist and clean.
Harvesting: Cut stem just before flowers open, strip leaves and use fresh, or dry on tray in dark, airy place. Leaves may be frozen.

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