60 to 90 days. Thai basil has lush, deep green leaves, purplish flower buds and stems, and carries anise overtones to its sweet basil scent. It is added by the big handfuls in whole leaves, to green and red curries and spicy stir-fried dishes; sprigs of it regularly appear with other herbs on vegetable platters to be nibbled on with spicy salads and chili dips.
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MicrogreenThai Basil Herb Garden Planting Seed
Ocimum basilicum var.
Native to Asia, Thai Basil benefits from full sun, emitting a sweet scent similar to licorice and anise. It is very common in all cuisines. Pairs well with tomato. Grow in containers outdoors or indoors. Just make sure that Thai Basil receives plenty of sunlight.
- Height - 18 inches
- Spacing - 12 to 18 inches
- Spread - 1 to 2 inches
- Depth - 2 inches
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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
When harvesting, be gentle as this herb bruises easily. If blooms appear, pinch off just below them to promote more leaf growth.
Approx. 16,500 seeds/oz.