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1549+ Thai Basil Heirloom Herb Seeds, Ocimum basilicum VAR. thyrsiflora
$12.90
About This
- Distinctive Aromatic Flavor: Produces fragrant leaves with a bold combination of sweet basil, anise, licorice, and mild spice.
- Traditional Asian Herb: Commonly used in Vietnamese, Thai, Cambodian, and other Southeast Asian soups, curries, stir-fries, and noodle dishes.
- Attractive Purple Accents: Glossy green foliage grows on purple-tinted stems and develops decorative purple flower spikes.
- Repeated Fresh Harvests: Pinch tender stem tips and harvest leaves regularly to encourage branching and continued foliage production.
- Also Known As: Common names include húng quế, Thai sweet basil, anise basil, and licorice basil.
Overview
- Indoor/Outdoor Usage : Indoor, Outdoor
- Brand : TLSSCO
- Material Feature : GMO Free, Heirloom
- Color : Green
- Special Feature : Aromatic edible foliage, Container-friendly, Heat-Loving Growth, Purple stems and flowers, Repeated harvests Aromatic edible foliage, Container-friendly, Heat-Loving Growth, Purple stems and flowers, Repeated harvests
- Expected Blooming Period : Summer through early fall; pinch flower buds to extend leaf production
- Item Weight : 4.54 g
- Sunlight Exposure : Full sun; provide at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily
- Unit Count : 1 Count
- Expected Planting Period : Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or sow outdoors after frost danger has passed