Thai Basil (Ocimum basilicum) - Thai Basil, also known as káu-chàn-thah in Taiwan, Horapha in Thailand, and Hun Que in Vietnam, is a fragrant and flavourful culinary basil native to Southeast Asia. Its glossy green leaves, about three inches long, have a distinctive spicy, clove-like aroma and flavour, making it a popular addition to stir-fries, curries, soups, and even sweet dishes.
Plants grow 18–24 inches tall, producing striking purple stems topped with pink-mauve flowers that attract bees and other pollinators, enhancing the vitality of your garden. Thai Basil is an essential herb for chefs and home cooks looking to add authentic Southeast Asian flavour to their dishes.
65 days to maturity
75 seeds per packet
Planting Instructions: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in a well-draining seed mix and keep in a warm, bright location. Basil germinates best in consistent warmth and typically emerges in 5–10 days.
Once seedlings have 4–6 true leaves and all risk of frost has passed, harden off and transplant outdoors or into containers. Space plants 20–30 cm apart in a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained soil.
Pinch growing tips regularly to encourage bushier growth and extend leaf production.
