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Thai Basil

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.

Companion Plants

English Lavender

Oregano

Thyme

Plant Details

  • 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

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Asian Herbs Collection