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Thai Basil Herb Seeds

Name: Thai Basil Herb Seeds
Brand: DT Brown
SKU: 20656
Price: 3.14 GBP
Availability: InStock

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum

300 seedsSKU: 20656

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A native of south East Asia, this has a distinctly liquorice flavour and is as easy to grow as other basils. The purple flowers are an attractive feature of this narrow-leaved strain. Can be grown in pots outdoors or on a windowsill. Worth a place in every herb garden.

Key information

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum

Genus: Basil

Plant Class: Half Hardy Annual

Characteristics & growing conditions

Plant Height: 60cm/24in

Sow indoors all year round in pots or trays of compost, place on a warm kitchen windowsill. Sow outdoor May - June, in final position (0.5cm/quarter-inch deep). In rows 25-30cm/10-12in apart. Thin out to 25cm/10in apart. Keep well watered and weed free. Harvest June - October, all year round if sown indoors.

Recommended growing locations.

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Thai Basil Herb Seeds

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FAQs

Discover more about our tasty Thai Basil Herb Seeds.

Is Thai basil easy to grow from seed?

To grow, sow your Thai basil seeds about ¼ inch deep in moist, well-draining seed compost. Keep the soil warm (70-85°F) and moist, using a humidity cover if needed. Seeds usually germinate within 5-14 days.

Once seedlings have a few true leaves, if you want to grow outside, harden them off by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions for a week. Then transplant outdoors or to larger pots in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Space plants 12-18 inches apart. Thai basil will be happy on a sunny windowsill if you want to keep it indoors.

Regular watering and pinching off flower buds encourage bushier growth and more leaf growth. Thai basil thrives in warm weather and is sensitive to cold, so avoid frost and keep conditions humid but not waterlogged.

Will Thai basil come back every year?

Thai basil is a tender perennial but is usually grown as an annual in cooler climates like the UK. It can survive for two to three years if overwintered indoors or protected from frost, so we recommend growing it in a container in a sunny spot indoors or moving it indoors in the winter months.

What can Thai Basil be used in?

Thai basil is loved for its spicy, liquorice-like taste, which makes everyday meals exciting. Grow our Thai basil seeds and then toss the fresh leaves into stir-fries with chicken, veggies, or tofu, or add to pad Thai or fried rice.

You can also sprinkle chopped leaves on noodle soups, spring rolls, or salads for a fresh zing. It also works well in Thai-style curries with coconut milk and chillies.