Thai Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Variety of basil with a remarkable, lemony and fresh flavour. The leaves are green while the stems and inflorescences are a beautiful purple color. Its slightly spicy taste will pleasantly flavor your favorite Asian dishes such as soups, stir-fries, spring rolls, etc.
BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Ocimum basilicum
Common name: Thai basil
English: Thai basil
Family: Lamiaceae
MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Pinch the terminal shoots of the basil regularly to prevent early bolting.
| Plant type: Annual |
| Flower color: Violet |
| Quantity: Envelope of about 150 seeds |
| Exposure: Full sun |
| Shape: Bushy |
| Soil: Rich |
| Watering: Regular |
| Sowing: Inside |
| Plantation: In the garden after the risk of frost |
| Days to maturity: 75 days |
| Germination: 5 to 10 days |
| Plant spacing: 25 cm |
| Row spacing: 30 cm |
| Depth: On the surface |
| Width: 25 cm to 30 cm |
| Height: 30 cm to 40 cm |
| Color: Green |
| Family: Lamiaceae |
| Characteristic: Aromatic |
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