Thai Basil
Common name
Thai Basil
Botanical name
Ocimum basilicum
Variety
na
Zone
Grow as an annual
Light
Sun
Height
20-24" (51-61 cm)
Habit
Shrubby
Feed
Fertilize sparingly
Water
Water weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color
Purple
Bloom Time
Summer
Maintenance
Keep weed-free
About
Large, aromatic leaves have an intense licorice-basil flavor excellent for Thai and Vietnamese cooking, as well as Italian dishes. Holds its flavor better than common basil when cooked at high heat or simmered. Late blooming plants produce higher yields without the need to pinch flower buds.
