Quantity
Approximately 200 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Lamiaceae
Type
Herb
Cycle
Annual
Organic Thai basil is a remarkable aromatic herb that brings a warm, exotic touch to both the garden and the kitchen. With its purple stems, slender leaves, and purplish-pink flower spikes, Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora immediately catches the eye among summer herbs. Its intense fragrance, blending notes of anise, tarragon, and clove, instantly evokes the perfumed kitchens of Southeast Asia and makes you want to pick a few leaves as you pass by. Much appreciated by pollinators when in bloom, it also contributes to the garden's vitality by attracting bees and beneficial insects. This variety loves heat, full sun, and light soils that warm up quickly in spring. Easy to grow in the ground or in containers, it fits equally well in the vegetable patch or on a sunny balcony, close to the kitchen. Throughout the summer, its generous harvests complement soups, stir-fries, and spicy dishes with an authentic and refined aroma. It is a plant that is at once decorative, delicious, and lively, transforming a simple herb patch into a fragrant and colorful scene.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0.5 cm (0.2 in)
Establishment temperature
20 to 25 °C (68 to 77 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJuly to September
Harvest65 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsTomatoes, eggplants, peppers
Avoid planting withRue, fennel
Asian cuisine, soup, stir-fry, potted plant, pollinators
