Organic Thai Basil

Latin name Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora
Quantity per packet Approximately 200 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameOcimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora
FamilyLamiaceae
TypeHerb
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packApproximately 200 seeds
Code produitJAREC-0017
Product
description

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.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodMarch to June
Sowing depth0.5 cm (0.2 in)
Germination temperature20 to 25 °C (68 to 77 °F)
Germination time7 to 14 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Asian cuisine, soup, stir-fry, potted plant, pollinators
Bloom period
July to September
Harvest
65 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height60 cm (24 in)
Spread30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 in.)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Tomatoes, eggplants, peppers
Avoid planting with
Rue, fennel
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.