The large Thai basil leaves that sprout from this seed are tender and sweet, tasting somewhat like anise. Delicious in fish, poultry, pasta and rice dishes. 

Details:

• 1g packet - Approximately 600 Seeds
  
• Heirloom
• Non-GMO
• Open pollinated
• 70-80 days to maturity
• Annual (but grown as a perennial in warm, tropical climates)
• Best grown in hot, dry conditions
• Plants are about 2' tall 

Field Notes:

Growing Tips:

• Prepare fertile, well-drained soil.
• Sow seeds in late spring/summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location.
• Or start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date (or 8 weeks before expected transplanting date).
• Keep soil moist.
• Fertilize as needed.
• Plants grow well in warm temperatures but can show cold damage if grown below 50 F.

Harvesting

• Harvest older leaves and pinch back flower buds for continuous leaf production. 
  

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