thai basil seed

With a few basic supplies, it’s easy to start growing Thai basil plants for your herb garden. Supplies are similar for growing most other herbs.

How do you grow Thai basil from seed?

Put in 3–4 Ocimum basilicum seeds into the hole. Cover the seeds with dirt and water the spot with a watering can until the water starts draining. In the garden, sow Thai basil seeds at a depth of 1/8 inches and close together but not touching.

What is the difference between basil and Thai basil?

Appearance: Thai basil has purple stems, while sweet basil has green stems. The leaves of Thai basil are narrower than sweet basil leaves and have a slightly serrated edge. Sweet basil leaves also tend to be more delicate than sturdy Thai basil leaves.

Does Thai basil go to seed?

Basil Basics

Home gardeners growing basil as an annual should put off letting it set seed for as long as possible. Allowing basil to set seed at the end of the growing season will ensure gardeners a supply of viable seeds for their spring basil crop.

Does Thai basil come back every year?

Basil Plants Do Not Come Back Every Year

New seeds, plants, or cuttings need to be planted each spring. Basil plants grow from seeds in the spring, produce basil leaves in the summer, and eventually flower and grow seeds as fall approaches. Then they’re done as soon as the first frost arrives!

Does Thai basil need full sun?

Thai basil prefers soil that is lightly moist, slightly acidic, well-drained and rich in organic matter, such as compost. It thrives in full sun but will tolerate part shade.

Can I grow Thai basil indoors?

If growing Thai basil in pots, select a premium organic potting mix with the Australian standards tick. Choose a self-watering pot to maintain optimal moisture. Grow indoors on a sunny windowsill, or outside in full sun or part shade.

How long does it take Thai basil seeds to sprout?

Seeds should emerge within 10 days and will first have two cotyledons before growing true leaves. You can start seeds indoors or sow directly outdoors once the risk of frost has passed in your region.

How fast does Thai basil grow?

Basil seeds are also a popular Thai ingredient. Because basil is an annual, it grows extremely quickly. In fact, it can go from seed to harvest in as little as 3 to 4 weeks. This quick and easy-growing herb is an excellent choice for beginner gardeners.

Can Thai basil be eaten raw?

Thai basil is wonderful eaten raw, slivered, and added to salads, both your plain old cucumber-tomato salad or something meaty like northern Thai larb. But its hardy leaves stand up especially well to cooking—their flavor infuses readily into food and the leaves don’t wilt quite as much as Italian sweet basil’s would.

Is Lemon Basil the same as Thai basil?

Lemon basil is the least commonly used type of basil in Thailand. It is also known as Thai lemon basil, in contradistinction to Mrs. Burns’ Lemon basil, another cultivar.

Can I substitute regular basil for Thai basil?

No problem! Some recipes call for Thai basil, a pungent variety that can be hard to find in grocery stores. To duplicate its flavor, use common “Italian” basil and add a few fresh mint sprigs to the recipe.

Should I let Thai basil flower?

Check your basil plants frequently for flowers, and if you see any, pinch them off right away. If the flower stems are too woody to pinch (often the case with Thai basil), cut them off with shears. A plant allowed to flower will soon go to seed, stop growing, and die, so be vigilant about removing flowers.

Can you plant basil and Thai basil together?

Cross pollination only affects seed; the original plants will not change. Since we usually eat the leaves of basil, it will have no effect from cross pollination. However, basil is so pungent that there might be some flavor exchange if you serve them together.

Can you eat Thai basil flowers?

Basil flowers are perfectly edible. In terms of fragrance and flavor, the flowers are similar, if milder, than the leaves.

How long does Thai basil plant live?

The basil plant’s lifespan differs depending on how you take care of it. If it is grown inside where there is less threat from cold winters, it may survive for six months. However, if grown in the ground, basil lives for about four to five months in warm, sunny conditions.

Can I grow basil indoors all year round?

Best planted in early spring outdoors or year-round indoors, basil will grow quickly, establishing in just three to four weeks. The plant features small, shiny green leaves that grow in bunches and possess a very distinct aroma.

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