Thai basil grows very similar to other basils. It does well in fertile, well-draining soils, and can tolerate some drought. It has been much slower to flower than the common Genovese basil and more resistant to bolting in hot, dry weather. This basil grows a bit slower than many other basils, but puts on a spectacular flower show and is worth the wait. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Taste and Smell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Thai basil is more pungent than other basils. It has a peppery, licorice-taste that is very pronounced. It is definitely a savory herb which is why it balances so nicely in sweet and sour dishes or things like curry with a sweet coconut milk base. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thai basil has a strong, lingering black licorice or anise scent that becomes even stronger when dried. This is one of the best drying basils I grow in my garden. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leaves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Thai basil has light green leaves with rose hued stems. The leaf color is a bit more lime or yellow-tending than than the shiny, brightness of the more common Genovese basil. The leaves are also more narrow and tend to be smaller and more angular in shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thai basil leaves seem more prone to insect damage than is typical for the other kinds of basil I have experience growing. It also seems to be less of a nutrient scavenger than other kinds of basil and requires more care to avoid chlorosis (yellowing of the leaves). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blooms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Thai basil has blooms that more closely resemble lilac flower clusters than the tall flower stakes that are more typical of most basil plant. They are incredibly beautiful in clusters. The flowers also hold up well when cut and are excellent in aromatic herb bouquets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Growth Habit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is one of the more compact and slower growing basil plants I have grown. It also doesn’t spread as wide even with regular pinching to encourage bushiness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These plants seem to do best in direct sunlight. The interior leaves show a lot of yellowing if plants aren’t allowed enough room to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mature height in fertile soil ranges between about 2-3 feet, width is about 1 foot wide. I only grow this plant in fertile, vegetable garden soil because it seems more finicky than other basil plants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Planting Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Starts easily from seed. Can be direct planted or transplanted.<\/li>
It does exceptionally well growing through hot weather even with minimal rain or watering and is slow to flower even under extended heat stress. <\/li>
Needs warm temperatures to germinate. Seeds started in late May in North Carolina, in 80 degrees F germinated in 4-5 days. Germination rates seem lower than for most basils I have tried. So, I heavily over seed for this plant.<\/li>
Water daily until plants are at least a few inches tall for faster growth rates.<\/li>
Thai basil’s compact size and slower growth rates make it more weed prone in general. By starting more plants, closer together, then harvesting the thinnings, to use in cooking, you get more yield and have less weed competition at the outset. <\/li>
This basil also seems to need regular fertilizing for peak health. Compost tea applied weekly to the roots intensifies the color and aroma of the leaves. <\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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