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Thai Sweet Basil Seeds – Easy To Grow, Heat Tolerant, Aromatic Herb
Ocimum basilicum
Listing is for 1 scoop = minimum 50 seeds
This basil grows so well especially here in the south. Leaves are dark green and glossy with purple stems. It smells wonderfully sweet in the garden and attracts bees. The flavor reminds me of clove or licorice. It pairs perfectly well with Asian inspired recipes, such a pho, spring rolls, or noodle stir-fry. This is a perennial plant in warmer climates where it doesn't get cold enough to kill the plant. My Thai basil grows into large bushes. I like to use it for chop and drop methods or add into compost since it produces so much bio mass. Keep trimming off flower spikes to encourage constant new growth.
Follow me on social media because I talk a lot about the same seed varieties I sell here in my shop and gardening tips. IG, YT, and TikTok: jerrasgarden.
Ideal Growing Conditions
Sun: Full Sun
Water: Allow the soil to dry out a little bit in-between watering.
Fertilizer: Herbs dont really need fertilizer. However, plants grow lush and green when given nitrogen, like organic blood meal.
When & How To Sow Seeds: To direct sow, sprinkle a few seeds over the soil surface after all danger of frost has passed, pat down, cover with 1/4 inch of soil, and water in. Keep the soil moist and it will germinate quickly. Or if you prefer, sow a few seeds in a container, like a 4 inch pot or 72 cell seed tray. Transplant once the root system has developed and filled the container. Start fertilizing seedlings with a liquid fertilizer at half strength once the first set of true leaves appear. Not frost hardy. Perennial in warmer climates.
Germination: 10-14 days
Days To Maturity: Around 2-3 months after direct sowing the seed or transplanting into the garden.
How & When To Harvest: Pick stems/leaves as needed
Common Diseases: Thai basil is very disease resistant as it is acclimated to growing in very hot and humid conditions. It might get powdery mildew or other fungal issues in constantly wet conditions. Proper plant spacing to improve air flow, not watering overhead, and pruning out excess foilage helps. Spray with 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water every 3 to 5 days until you notice the spread has stopped.
Common Pests: Like all basils, Thai basil can get leaf blotch miners which are tiny moth or fly larvae that hatch inside basil leaves, creating white trails or black star burst shape blotches. Sprays don’t work because they live inside the leaf. Thankfully, the damage is mostly cosmetic and rarely harms the plant’s growth. To control them, remove the affected leaves, or prune heavily if the problem is severe so new healthy leaves can grow. Covering plants with row covers can help prevent adults from laying eggs on your basil.
Orders are shipped in 1-3 business days excluding holidays or delays due to natural disasters like hurricanes.
Seeds are shipped in bubble mailers so they will not be pushed through USPS roller machines which can damage the seeds. I will not ship seeds in an envelope for this reason.
Seeds will be shipped with no planting instructions to keep seed costs low to the buyer. Germination and plant care information is included in the description. I encourage each gardener to research specifics on how to be successful growing them. I also have lots of information on my TikTok, Instagram and YouTube channel all under the account name jerrasgarden. I started this shop to share my love of certain seed varieties and spread the knowledge of gardening. Please contact me if you can't find information or have additional questions.
Orders with live plants are packed on Mondays and Thursdays (excluding holidays or delays because of natural disasters. Plants are shipped in boxes with packaging material to protect them while they are in transit.
To be eligible for a replacement:
Reports made after 24 hours of delivery will not be eligible for a refund or replacement. We are unable to replace or refund plants reported outside of this timeframe, as plant health after delivery is influenced by factors out of our control such as handling, environmental conditions, and care once received.
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