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Basil Seeds - Thai
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Thai Basil (Ocimum Basilicum Thai Siam Queen) - What a gorgeous addition for the herb garden that can easily be grown from Basil seeds! Thai Siam Queen Basil is as flavorful as it is attractive. The sturdy stems support extra-large, 4-inch-long and 2-inch-wide bright green leaves. Clusters of purple flowers are produced on the very top of the plant for a highly ornamental effect.MORE BASIL OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
4 - 9
HEIGHT
30 - 40 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Purple
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.3
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Ocimum Basilicum
Thai Basil (Ocimum Basilicum Thai Siam Queen) - What a gorgeous addition for the herb garden that can easily be grown from Basil seeds! Thai Siam Queen Basil is as flavorful as it is attractive. The sturdy stems support extra-large, 4-inch-long and 2-inch-wide bright green leaves. Clusters of purple flowers are produced on the very top of the plant for a highly ornamental effect. Basil Siam Queen is loaded with spicy flavor and aroma that is a perfect addition to tomato dishes, pasta sauces, vegetables and soup. Basil is at its most flavorful when fresh. The best time to harvest is just as the plant starts to set flower buds, well before flowers bloom. For harvesting, cut stems just before flowers open, strip leaves and use fresh, or dry on tray in dark, airy place. Leaves may be frozen. Harvest Thai Siam Queen leaves continually to encourage new growth.
Grow the Thai Basil herb plant in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun, where the plant will reach 30 to 40 inches tall. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushier plants and to delay flowering. Basil can be planted in the vegetable garden next to the tomatoes and the peppers as a companion plant to repel aphids, mites and tomato hornworms.
How To Grow Basil From Herb Seed: Start Basil seeds indoors near a sunny window 4 - 8 weeks before transplanting to the garden after danger of last frost. Or for areas with a long growing-season, sow Thai Basil seeds in garden in full sun when frost danger is over and ground is warm. Make shallow furrows and cover the herb seeds 1/4 inch with loose soil. Keep moist until germination.
Approximate Seeds Per Ounce: 20,000