HERB: THAI BASIL

(OCIMUM BASILICUM VAR. THYRSIFLORUM)

An aromatic herb popular in Asian cuisine growing 40-50cm in height.

The bright green leaves grow on purple stems.

Unlike it’s Italian cousin “Genovese”, this variety tolerates higher cooking temperatures and longer cooking times making it ideal for all your southeast Asian culinary adventures!

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP – MAR

Temperate: SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC

Sub – Tropical: AUG – MAR

Tropical: ALL YEAR

Arid: SEP – MAR

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 5.5 – 7

Rich, well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

Sow in trays indoors5mm deep – transplant 30cm apart.

Keep moist.

Frost tender

Tip: prune regularly and remove flowers.

DAYS TO HARVEST

80 Days

APPROX 250 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY