Thai Sweet Basil
Botanical Interests Packet
(Organic Heirloom) Thai basil is a popular herb in Southeast Asian cuisine and is a flavorful garnish served with Vietnamese pho (a savory broth of noodles and meat). It holds its flavor and texture better after cooking than other basil varieties and adds a kick to salads when sliced and eaten fresh. Sweet Thai's dark purple flowers and intoxicating scent make it a beautiful addition to the flower garden. A terrific container variety.Ā
Approximate Seeds per Pkt: 200Ā
Botanical Name:Ā Ocimum basilicum
Family:Ā Laminaceae
Native:Ā Probably Africa, but in cultivation for so long that it cannot be verified.
Hardiness:Ā Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Dimensions:Ā 12"ā24" tall and wide
Variety Information:Ā Upright, multi-branched, and quite bushy plant with bright green, elliptical leaves, dark burgundy/purple flower heads, and an anise-clove scent. Thai basil is calledĀ HoraphaĀ in Thailand andĀ Hung QueĀ in Vietnam.
Exposure:Ā Full sun to part shade
Attributes:Ā Good for Containers
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Thai Sweet Basil
Botanical Interests Packet
(Organic Heirloom) Thai basil is a popular herb in Southeast Asian cuisine and is a flavorful garnish served with Vietnamese pho (a savory broth of noodles and meat). It holds its flavor and texture better after cooking than other basil varieties and adds a kick to salads when sliced and eaten fresh. Sweet Thai's dark purple flowers and intoxicating scent make it a beautiful addition to the flower garden. A terrific container variety.Ā
Approximate Seeds per Pkt: 200Ā
Botanical Name:Ā Ocimum basilicum
Family:Ā Laminaceae
Native:Ā Probably Africa, but in cultivation for so long that it cannot be verified.
Hardiness:Ā Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Dimensions:Ā 12"ā24" tall and wide
Variety Information:Ā Upright, multi-branched, and quite bushy plant with bright green, elliptical leaves, dark burgundy/purple flower heads, and an anise-clove scent. Thai basil is calledĀ HoraphaĀ in Thailand andĀ Hung QueĀ in Vietnam.
Exposure:Ā Full sun to part shade
Attributes:Ā Good for Containers
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Botanical Interests Packet
(Organic Heirloom) Thai basil is a popular herb in Southeast Asian cuisine and is a flavorful garnish served with Vietnamese pho (a savory broth of noodles and meat). It holds its flavor and texture better after cooking than other basil varieties and adds a kick to salads when sliced and eaten fresh. Sweet Thai's dark purple flowers and intoxicating scent make it a beautiful addition to the flower garden. A terrific container variety.Ā
Approximate Seeds per Pkt: 200Ā
Botanical Name:Ā Ocimum basilicum
Family:Ā Laminaceae
Native:Ā Probably Africa, but in cultivation for so long that it cannot be verified.
Hardiness:Ā Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Dimensions:Ā 12"ā24" tall and wide
Variety Information:Ā Upright, multi-branched, and quite bushy plant with bright green, elliptical leaves, dark burgundy/purple flower heads, and an anise-clove scent. Thai basil is calledĀ HoraphaĀ in Thailand andĀ Hung QueĀ in Vietnam.
Exposure:Ā Full sun to part shade
Attributes:Ā Good for Containers
