Basil - Thai

Ocimum basilicum var Horapha

Thai Basil Leaves and flower at Kilauea Pt NWR Kauai Hawaii By Forest and Kim Starr [CC BY 2.0] (Photo Credits)

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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Pot Vol.	0.25L
Height	5-10cm
Propagation Method	Seedling
sku	3269

Specifications of Basil - Thai

Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 0-1m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

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

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Dwarf (1/2 Normal Size)

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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smackoz ★★★★★ 5y ago

GOOMBUNGEE, QLD, Australia

Thai Basil is tough, vigrious and pest resistant.