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Basil - Thai 'Queenette'
Basil - Thai 'Queenette'
Basil - Thai 'Queenette'
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Basil - Thai 'Queenette'

Ocimum basilicum
As soon as we saw this Thai basil, we fell in love with its compact habit and showy violet stems and flowers. A complex flavor profile combining anise, mint, and hints of clove sealed the deal. Perfect for small gardens, edging paths, and delineating vegetable garden beds, all planted within easy reach to trim a handful.
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Basil 'Everleaf™ Thai Towers'
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
350
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Tender Annual
Mature Size
1-1.5' h x 1' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Greenish purple leaves on red stems
Features
Especially Fragrant Flowers
Scented Leaves
Great for Containers
Attracts Bees
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/8"
Sprout Time:
5-10 days
Seed To Bloom:
65 days to harvest
Starting Indoors:
Sow indoors 4-6 weeks before planting out. Keep at 70-90°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow after last frost.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Thai basil 'Queenette' has purple stems and flowers and small leaves with a spicy-sweet anise flavor. The leaves are thicker than sweet basil leaves and are delicious in cooked dishes such as soups, stir-fries, and curries. This basil loves heat and can't stand cold, so be sure to plant out when the night temperatures are regularly in the 50s 2-3 weeks after the last frost in northern areas. Keep trimming back and picking leaves to keep them productive and non-flowering for the best harvest.
Final Spacing:
1'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
Keep moist—about 1" of water per week, more during particularly dry/hot spells, depending on the plant's location and sun-exposure.
Soil pH:
Not particular about pH
Fertilizer:
Rake a few inches of compost into the soil prior to planting. Supplement with an all-purpose organic granular or liquid feed according to package instructions.
Diseases & Pests:
Avoid fungal problems by placing in a location with good airflow, and do not over-water.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Harvest mature leaves individually or on branches, being sure to leave enough plant behind for the plant to continue to flourish.