Thai Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

About The Plant

Thai basil is a variety of basil that originated in Southeast Asia and has been bred to have particular characteristics. Its flavor, which has been described as anise- and licorice-like as well as mildly spicy, is more persistent under high or extended cooking temperatures than sweet basil. Small, narrow leaves, purple stems, and pink-purple blooms characterize Thai basil.

Dimensions of plant in basic planter: √ò 15CM x H ~45CM

Plant Care

Sunlight: Full sun.

Watering: Water lightly everyday. Water the soil deep enough such that the root zone is moist too. Drip irrigation systems or soaker hoses are perfect for this. If you allow the soil to dry out, the leaves may yellow and drop. Apply a layer of mulch around your plants to help retain moisture while preventing weeds from growing in your herbs. If a herb garden is smothered with weeds, your herbs won’t get adequate nutrients from the soil for healthy growth, turning your herbs yellowish & sickly.

Fertiliser: Apply organic granular fertiliser or liquid fertiliser. Avoid chemical fertilisers as the higher amount of chemicals applied (e.g. Nitrogen), the lesser the flavour & the slower the growth of the herb. Apply organic fertiliser instead.

Soil: Plant in a moist, rich, well-drained soil.