BASIL - THAI
By Forest and Kim Starr CC BY 2.0 (Photo Credits)Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum var Horapha
Description
A type of sweet basil native to Southeast Asia that has been cultivated to provide distinctive traits. Its flavor is more stable under high or extended cooking temperatures than that of sweet basil. Thai basil exhibits small, narrow leaves and purple stems, with a mauve flower.
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Plant Information or Specifications
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Aromatic Foliage (#AromaticFoliage)
Preferred Climate
Tropical, Subtropical
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Seedling
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
0-1m
Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter?
All Leaves (Evergreen)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas
WA
Suitability in Pots
Yes
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
First Year
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type
Good Drainage
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months
January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December
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