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🌱Thai Basil (Organic)
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Thai Basil is a vibrant, aromatic herb with purple stems, anise-like flavor, and deep green leaves. It's essential for Southeast Asian cooking — and a beautiful, pollinator-friendly addition to any home garden, school project, or community space. Thai Basil grows quickly, rewards you generously, and reminds us that growing your own food connects you to flavors and cultures around the world!
Seed Information
- Plant Type Herb
- Organic Yes
- Growing Difficulty Easy To Moderate
- Germination Time 7-14 Days
- Harvest Time 60-75 Days
- Best Season To Grow Spring, Early Sumner
- SunLight Needs Full Sun
- Water Requirements Medium
- Height Of Maturity 30-50 CM
- None GMO Yes
- UK Native No (SouthEast Asian)
🌱Thai Basil (Organic)
Thai Basil is a vibrant, aromatic herb with purple stems, anise-like flavor, and deep green leaves. It's essential for Southeast Asian cooking — and a beautiful, pollinator-friendly addition to any home garden, school project, or community space. Thai Basil grows quickly, rewards you generously, and reminds us that growing your own food connects you to flavors and cultures around the world!
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🌿 Growing & Care Guide
Thai Basil is a vibrant, aromatic herb with purple stems, spicy-sweet leaves, and bold clove-like flavour — perfect for stir-fries, curries, and noodle dishes. It thrives in sunny spots and is ideal for home cooks, global food lovers, and eco-conscious growers alike.
🌿 Quick Facts
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Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora
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Type: Tender annual
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Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
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Height: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
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Spacing: 10–12 inches apart
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Germination Time: 5–10 days
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Harvest Time: 60–70 days after sowing
🌞 How to Grow
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Start Indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost date.
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Surface Sow: Press seeds onto moist compost — don’t cover. They need light to germinate.
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Keep Warm: Maintain 20–25°C and provide good light.
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Transplant after frost into warm, fertile soil or large pots.
💧 Care Tips
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Watering: Water at the base when topsoil feels dry — avoid wetting leaves.
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Feeding: Feed lightly every 4–6 weeks with organic fertiliser or compost tea.
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Pinching: Pinch back regularly to encourage bushiness and delay flowering.
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Container Friendly: Ideal for sunny windowsills, balconies, and patio pots.
🌼 Growing Sustainably
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Pollinator Friendly: Purple flowers are loved by bees and butterflies.
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Compact Growth: Great for urban gardens or tight spaces.
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Multi-Purpose: Leaves, stems, and flowers all have culinary use.
✂️ Harvesting
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Begin harvesting once plants reach 6–8 inches tall.
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Pinch the top leaves regularly to promote new growth.
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Harvest in the morning for the best essential oil content.
Tip: Remove flower buds quickly to keep leaves tender and aromatic.
❄️ End of Season
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Thai Basil is sensitive to cold — harvest fully before first frost.
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Preserve leaves by drying or freezing in oil or ice cubes.
🌿 Exotic Flavour, Local Roots
At Urban Harvests Co, Thai Basil is a celebration of culinary diversity, homegrown freshness, and sustainable living. Grow bold — eat well. 🌱💚
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