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Prefers a sheltered spot in the garden, in full sun, protected from wind. Pot on into individual pots when plants are big enough to handle.

Sow basil seed successionally from spring to summer so you have a continuous crop. Like sweet basil, Thai basil is a perennial.

Can also be used raw, as a spicier substitute for sweet basil. Like other basils, Thai basil is a heat-loving plant and is especially susceptible to frost damage. Plant Thai basil seeds in a shallow container indoors, outside after the danger of frost has passed, or when the day and night temperatures are above 10 degrees C (50F). Ocimum tenuiflorum. Use in soups, stir fries and curries, or use raw as a spicier substitute for Sweet Basil.

spice and medicinal herb Organic vegetable fragrant basil seeds, flower seeds-100 pcs 1 2.5 out of 5 stars 5 £1.79 £ 1 . Spread seed thinly and cover with 3 mm (1/8 inch) of rich soil. Water sparingly – basil hates to sit in wet compost. Seeds and plants should not be put into the ground until the soil is warm (65 to 70 degrees F) and the weather has settled. with leaves 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm.) Harvest the leaves individually rather than chopping the plant with scissors, as this will enable new leaves to grow. 3ft (90cm) 79 Space rows of plants about 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 inches) apart. Thai basil seeds"Ocimum basilicum. Use in soups, stir fries and curries.

long on purple stems with purple flowers. Sturdy compact plant reaches a height of 12-18 inches (45 cm). Also referred to as ‘Sweet Thai,’ Thai basil plants grow to a height of between 12 to 18 inches (30-46 cm.) Thai Basil Commonly found freshly-cut in Thai bazaars are the aromatic leaves of this plant with a spicy flavour and aroma that are a cross between those of Cinnamon and Liquorice basils. Even a 50-degree night will slow the plant's growth for some time afterwards.

Basil Plant - Thai Basil Sturdy, compact plant with beautiful purple stems and purple-veined leaves. Has gorgeous purple stems and long purple-veined leaves. It's a warm season annual, it will grow 1 to 2 feet tall and wide. Thai Basil has aromatic, pointed green leaves with a hint of licorice flavor.