About the Thai Sweet Large Leaf Basil Seed Pack
Thai Sweet Large Leaf Basil | Ocimum basilicum | Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada | Annual | Open Pollinated | Heirloom
These large, soft basil leaves have a flavour that is similar to anise and have a strong, sweet aroma that changes to a cinnamon scent when cooked. The strong aroma is perfect for green and red curries, soup, stir-fries, and other dishes. Many Asian chicken, hog, and seafood dishes are popular with this flavour.
Companion plants: Tomato, Peppers, Asparagus, Oregano, Purslane.
Far from: Rue.
Planting tip: Sow seeds 6 weeks before the last frost. Germination can take up to 8-14 days. Soaking in warm water for up to 12H is recommended for improved germination.
Harvesting tip: Pinch leaves as needed and encourages the plant to produce more. Flower impacts flavour so, harvest before. Encourage second-growth by cutting down 6” above ground.
Storage tip: Store at 0°C unwashed as washing turns them brown.
Herb seed count: 25
Seed depth:1/4″, Plant spacing:4-8”, Row spacing:12-18″, Sun Level:3, Watering Level:2, Germination:8-14 days/jrs, 21°C Optimally:23-29°C, Days to maturity:75 days/jrs
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Thai Sweet Large Leaf Basil Seed Pack
$5.10
