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Sweet Thai Basil | id:24113 | Ocimum basilicum | Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada | Annual | Open Pollinated | Heirloom
Widely used in Thai cuisine. Grows well commercially as well as a potted plant. Market gardeners also use it as flowers for floral arrangements.
Companion plants: Tomato, Peppers, Asparagus, Oregano, Purslane.
Far from: Rue.
Planting tip: Sow seeds 6 weeks before the last frost. Germination can take up to 8-14 days.Soaking in warm water for up to 12H is recommended for improved germination.
Harvesting tip: Pinch leaves as needed and encourages the plant to produce more. Flower impacts flavour so, harvest before. Encourage second-growth by cutting down 6” above ground.
Storage tip: Store at 0°C unwashed as washing turns them brown.
Seed depth:1/4″, Plant spacing:4-8”, Row spacing:12-18″, Sun Level:3, Watering Level:2, Germination:8-14 days/jrs, 15-29°C Optimally:23-29°C, Days to maturity:63 days/jrs
