Description: 100+ Thai Basil Seeds, Sweet Thai Basil Seeds, Herb Seeds, Non-GMO, Heirloom Thai Basil Herb Seeds are considered a sweet basil and develop deep-purple stems that blend into glossy dark-green leaves. From making natural soaps, to using as an aromatherapy remedy, Thai Basil is a bountiful crop for any herb garden and has been grown for over 5,000 years. Herbs like sweet Thai Basil Seed prefer warm regions where the soil has reached at least 65-70 degrees. Thai Basil Herb Garden Planting Seed Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflorum Thai Basil Herb Days to Maturity: 50+ (leaves) 75+ (ornamental) Thai Basil Hardiness Zones: 9-11 Perennial, 3-9 Annual Thai Basil Seed Planting Depth: 1/4” Thai Basil Seed Plant Spacing: 8-18” Thai Basil Growth Habit: Upright Soil Preference: Rich, moist and well-drained Temp Preference: Warmer Light Preference: Full sun Thai Basil Herb Color: Deep-purple stems, glossy dark-green leaves Thai Basil Herb/Seed Flavor: Licorice, slightly sweet and minty Thai Basil Growing Habits Open-pollinated Thai Basil herb plants (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora) reach 12-18” tall as their glossy dark-green leaves develop 1-2”. As mid-to-late summer approaches, sweet Thai Basil plants grow closely together as their deep-purple stems begin to flower. While Thai Basil herbs are able to easily reseed, this variety grows a bountiful crop that loves to spread in the heat and dies back once the first frost arrives. Thai Basil Herbs also prefer to have their dried flowers cut back and will produce more lush leaves before harvesting. Non-culinary Uses for Thai Basil Herb Seed Thai Basil is often grown for ornamental uses by giving deep-purple colors and a minty scent to your overall garden. Thai Basil also makes a great natural soap by mixing liquid glycerin with your minced up fresh herbs, then pouring into a mold to saponify and harden for up to 48 hours. Add some essential oils such as lemon. As aromatherapy, Thai Basil leaves can be placed underneath your eyes or massaged onto your temples to help relieve stress. Benefits of Thai Basil Herb Seed As a sweet basil variety a part of the mint family, Thai Basil compliments savory and spicy dishes such as Indian curries or pho, a Vietnamese soup. While cooking, the leaves of Thai Basil can withstand the heat better than other types of sweet basil. Although Thai Basil is a sweet cultivar, this herb is known for its licorice flavor and aroma, which can be added on top of a fresh tomato salad.
Price: 1.49 USD
Location: Metairie, Louisiana
End Time: 2024-11-09T18:54:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2.99 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Type: Herb Seeds
Features: Edible, Flowering
Color: Green, Purple
Sunlight: Full Sun, Low Sun, Medium Sun
Genus: Ocimum Basilicum Thai Siam Queen
Modified Item: No
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Life Cycle: Perennial
Common Name: Basil, Sweet Thai
Brand: Unbranded
Watering: Keep moist until germination
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer