Description
Thai basil is a popular herb in Southeast Asian cuisine and is a flavorful garnish served with Vietnamese pho (a savory broth with 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 Thais dark purple flowers and intoxicating scent make it a beautiful addition to the flower garden and bouquets. A terrific container variety. This packet sows up to 102 feet.
When to sow outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60F, ideally 65-85F.
Successive Sowings: We recommend 3 or 4 successive sowings every 3 weeks after initial sowing.
When to start inside: RECOMMENDED.
4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Transplant when your nighttime temperatures are above 50F.
