Spice up your garden with exotic flavor!
Thai Basil brings bold taste and vibrant beauty to your herb patch. With its purple stems, narrow green leaves, and spicy anise-clove aroma, this variety is a must-grow for adventurous cooks and lovers of Southeast Asian cuisine.
Variety: Thai Basil (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora)
Growth Habit: Annual herb
Height: 12–18 inches
Flavor Profile: Spicy, sweet, with notes of anise and clove
Color: Green leaves with purple stems and flower spikes
Planting Conditions: Full sun and well-drained, fertile soil
Harvest Timeline: Ready in 60–75 days
Uses: Curries, stir-fries, pho, cocktails, microgreens
Fun Fact: Thai basil holds its flavor better than sweet basil when cooked, making it ideal for hot dishes like soups and stir-fries.
Thai Basil is the secret ingredient behind the depth and aroma of many Southeast Asian dishes. Its spicy-sweet flavor adds complexity to curries, stir-fries, and noodle bowls, while its striking purple stems make it a visual standout in the garden. Use it fresh for a fragrant garnish or toss it into hot dishes where its flavor truly shines. Whether you're cooking up a Thai feast or crafting a cocktail, this basil brings the heat and the beauty.
To Full Size
🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Thai basil thrives in full sun with at least 6 hours of light daily.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost or direct sow after frost danger has passed. Plant seeds ¼ inch deep.
💧 Water Gently: Keep soil moist but not soggy. Water at the base to prevent mildew.
🌾 Thin and Maintain: Thin seedlings to 6–12 inches apart. Pinch off flower buds to encourage more leaf growth.
✂️ Harvest: Begin harvesting when plants are 6–8 inches tall. Regular picking promotes bushier growth and stronger flavor.
For Microgreens
🌱 Prepare Your Tray: Use a shallow tray with drainage. Fill with seed-starting mix or coco coir.
🌾 Sow the Seeds: Scatter seeds evenly (8–10 grams per 10"x20" tray). Lightly press into the surface.
💧 Mist and Cover: Mist gently and cover with a humidity dome or tray lid.
🌱 Germination (Days 1–4): Keep in a warm, dark place. Mist daily.
🌞 Light and Watering (Days 5–10): Remove cover and place under grow lights or in a sunny window. Begin bottom watering.
✂️ Harvest (Days 10–14): Cut when microgreens are 2–3 inches tall. Use fresh or store in the fridge for up to a week.
