{"product_id":"thai-basil-herb-seeds","title":"Thai Basil Herb Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThai Basil Herb Seeds for Authentic Asian Cooking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThai Basil Herb Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e grow into highly aromatic culinary plants with glossy green leaves, attractive purple-toned stems and a distinctive sweet basil flavour with pronounced anise and liquorice notes. This warm-season herb is particularly valued in Thai, Vietnamese and other Southeast Asian cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike softer sweet basil types, Thai Basil has relatively sturdy leaves that hold their texture and aroma well when added to warm dishes. Use freshly picked leaves in curries, noodle soups, stir-fries, rice dishes, salads and fresh herb plates, or scatter them over finished meals just before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDistinctive Anise \u0026amp; Liquorice Flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThai Basil combines familiar sweet basil character with pronounced anise, liquorice and subtle clove notes. This gives it a distinctly different culinary profile from Italian-style sweet basil and makes it especially useful with chilli, coconut, lemongrass, garlic, ginger and lime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a classic Mediterranean-style basil suited to pesto, tomato dishes and pasta, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/large-leaf-sweet-basil-herb-seeds\"\u003eLarge Leaf Sweet Basil Herb Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e. For a milder, compact sweet basil for everyday kitchen use, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/sweet-green-basil-herb-seeds\"\u003eSweet Green Basil Herb Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAromatic Basil for Garden Beds \u0026amp; Pots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThai Basil thrives in warm weather, full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Plants grow well in vegetable gardens, raised beds and containers, making them suitable for growers with either a large garden or a sunny balcony or patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAllow approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25–30cm between plants\u003c\/strong\u003e for good branching and airflow. Under suitable conditions, plants can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e50–80cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRegular Harvesting Encourages Bushy Growth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBegin light harvesting once plants are well established. Pinch or cut stems just above a pair of leaves to encourage side shoots and a fuller plant with more harvestable foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf leaf production is your priority, remove developing flower spikes as they appear. Thai Basil naturally produces attractive purple to lavender flowers, but regular pinching helps maintain fresh leafy growth for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Fresh Thai Basil Through the Warm Season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSow directly after frost has passed or raise seedlings in trays and transplant once conditions are reliably warm. Under suitable conditions, germination generally occurs in approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, with plants reaching maturity in around \u003cstrong\u003e50–70 days\u003c\/strong\u003e and light harvesting possible earlier once growth is established.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ozsprout","offers":[{"title":"1g","offer_id":42801934663923,"sku":"BASILSEEDSTHAI-1G","price":5.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g","offer_id":42801934696691,"sku":"BASILSEEDSTHAI-20G","price":49.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":42801934729459,"sku":"BASILSEEDSTHAI-50G","price":103.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":42801934762227,"sku":"BASILSEEDSTHAI-100G","price":199.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/1446\/5779\/files\/thai-basil-herb-seeds_4fed3a00-da53-42c4-8e2f-62291de44cc9.webp?v=1759265606","url":"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/thai-basil-herb-seeds","provider":"OzSprout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}