Thai Basil Microgreens Sees. Thai Basil tastes like basil but with a hint of amazing Anise / Licorice flavor. Mucilaginous. Keep damp with regular misting.
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HerbGrowing Thai Basil Microgreens
Thai Basil Seeds: ocimum basilcum
Seeding: Approximately 1 Oz. of seed for a 10x20 tray
Seed Presoak: No (mucilaginous)
Growing Medium: hydroponic, soil
Preferred Medium: hydroponic for microgreens, soil for baby greens and adult stage
Germination Rate: high
Germination Time: 5 to 7 days
Microgreens Harvest time: 12 to 16 days
Baby Salad / Adult Stage Harvest: 16+ days (grow in soil)
Micro Greens Color: green
Micro Greens Flavor: basil with a distinct hint of anise / licorice
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Uses:
- Microgreens & baby herb greens
- Asian recipes
- Herb Gardening
- Cooking & seasoning
- More
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Seeds Per Package:
- 500 mg - Approximately 400 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 22,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 88,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 352,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 1,760,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 8,800,000 Seeds
Notes & Growing Tips: Thai Basil is a mucilaginous seed, meaning that it develops a jelly-like coating when it gets wet. Mist more frequently to keep the coating moist. Grows very well hydroponically and does better in well-lit conditions. Basil grows more slowly than other micros, and the stems don't grow nearly as tall as most other micros. You may experiment with harvest times past 10 days. Thai basil is common in Thai and other asian dishes because it has a a basil flavor with a hint of licorice/anise.
The flavor of micro basil is a bit more intense than adult basil.
***Note: Although we have indicated the specific medium that this particular seed prefers, you can still experiment with either soil or hydroponic mediums. Results may vary.