Description: Green Leaf Thai Holy Basil is a wonderful strongly scented herb with lavender flowers and beautiful slightly toothed, oval-shaped, petioled leaves. It has a mild licorice or anise smell, making it perfect for most Asian dishes. It is a highly valued ingredient for its wide medicinal "holy" properties in Hindu culture and in cultures across Southeastern Asia. Holy Basil is an integral ingredient in Thai Holy Basil Chicken (Pad Kra Pow Gai) and many favorite Thai dishes. Holy Basil grows 12-24 inch-tall subshrubs with hairy stems and 2-inch long blades. Excellent as a border plant or in pots and containers. Also Known As: Holy Basil, Tulsi, Thulasi, 圣罗勒, Sacred Flower Basil, kraphao, กะเพรา, ម្រះព្រៅ, phat kaphrao We ship in 1 business day. Shipped with USPS First Class Mail. Plant Name:Thai Holy Basil, Green Leaf Latin Name:Ocimum sanctum (tenuiflorum)Days to Germinate:7-14Days to Harvest:35Germination Rate:94%Test Date:1/22Growth Habit:Indeterminate USDA Zones:3-12Lifespan:AnnualCountry of Origin:United StatesSunlight:Full Sun, Partial ShadeGMO:NoPollination:Heirloom, Open-PollinatedFungicide-Treated Seeds*:NoSeeds Packed For**:2022*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates. Planting Instructions:Plant 1/4 inch in soil after danger of frost has passed in Spring in at least 70F temperature, well-draining soil. Seeds can be sown year-round in pots. Staking the plants can prevent them from collapsing in adverse weather. Pinch out leaves as you need them and remove flower heads to keep plants producing vigorous leaves.Within-Row Spacing12 inchesBetween-Row Spacing12-24 inches Nutrition Facts:
Price: 6 USD
Location: Edison, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-01-03T19:54:37.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.25 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Highland, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry
Planting Time: 4-6 Weeks
Common Name: Basil
Color: Green
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Growth Habit: Upright
Brand: Diaspora Asian Seeds
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Type: Seeds
Life Cycle: Annual
Watering: Medium
Genus: Ocimum ocimum
Sunlight: Full Sun, Low Sun, Medium Sun
Features: Heirloom, Cross-Pollinating, Edible, Flowering, Open-Pollinating
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Species: Green Leaf Thai Holy Basil
