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This guide is for home gardeners seeking an aromatic and flavorful addition to their culinary repertoire, particularly for Asian cuisine. The key benefit is the unique liquorice flavor of Thai Basil, ideal for pots and small spaces, though a caveat is that leaves can become bitter once the plant flowers. This product offers 350 seeds of *Ocimum basilicum*, a variety known for its distinctive taste, attractive purple flowers that attract pollinators, and suitability for container gardening.
| Model Part Number | 10204135 |
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| Brand | Marshalls Garden |
For the best flavor, pick leaves when needed and add them to dishes at the very last minute of cooking. Avoid prolonged cooking, which can diminish its aromatic qualities.
Yes, you can achieve a continuous supply by sowing seeds indoors every 2-3 weeks throughout the year, provided you can maintain the necessary temperature for germination (15-20°C).
Once the basil plant begins to flower, the leaves can develop a bitter taste. Removing the young flowerbuds encourages continued leaf production and maintains a sweeter flavor.
Thai Basil is distinguished by its unique liquorice flavor and aroma, making it particularly suited for Asian cuisine, unlike common sweet basil which has a more generalized herbaceous scent.
When planting outdoors, thin seedlings to 20cm (8 inches) apart. This spacing ensures adequate room for growth and air circulation.
Yes, with clear instructions for indoor and outdoor sowing, Thai Basil is generally easy to grow for beginners, especially in containers.
Ensure consistent temperature between 15-20°C (60-68°F) and keep compost moist but not waterlogged.
Provide adequate light. If growing indoors, ensure the seedlings are placed in a bright, sunny location or under grow lights.
Pinch off any flower buds as soon as they appear. This diverts the plant's energy back to leaf production and prevents bitterness.
Ensure the pot has adequate drainage and is placed in a sunny spot. Use good quality potting compost and water regularly.
Sowing Indoors: Sow seeds 0.5cm deep in individual small pots of compost. Water well and maintain a temperature of 15-20°C (60-68°F) until germination. Grow on indoors in cooler temperatures.
Sowing Outdoors: From March to May, sow seeds directly into pre-watered soil at a depth of 0.5cm. Thin seedlings to 20cm apart.
Planting Out: Transplant seedlings outdoors between April and May, ensuring they are spaced 20cm apart.
Care: For a continuous supply, sow seeds every 2-3 weeks. To prevent bitterness and prolong leaf harvest, pinch off young flower buds as they appear. For the best flavor, pick leaves as needed and add them to dishes at the last minute of cooking.
Compatibility: Suitable for pots, window boxes, patios, and small gardens.
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