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Thai basil Thai Basil

Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora WD

A variety of basil

How to sow Thai basil: Plant seeds under 1cm of soil in starting pots. Keep the plants indoors or transplant them outdoors in late spring.

Sun requirement for Thai basil: Plant in Full Sun

Fragrant and delicious herb with tender green leaves. Great in just about anything - salad, sauces, meat marinades, and even popcorn.

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seed packets
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Thai basil facts

Lifespan

Perennial living more than two years

First harvest expected

21 weeks after planting

Height 脳 spread

45cm 脳 30cm

Row Spacing

30cm

Grown for

leaf harvested 4 times

Growing Thai basils

  1. Sow seeds indoors 6 weeks before planting out
  2. Harden off the seedlings 1 week before planting out
  3. Water regularly at planting out every week
  4. Pinch out the growing tips 3 weeks after planting out every 2 weeks
  5. Pick leaves regularly at first harvest every week
  6. Pinch off flower buds 8 weeks after planting out every 2 weeks
  7. Pull out finished plants 12 weeks after first harvest

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Plant Thai basils with

grape tomato

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