Thail Basil (Ocimum Basilicum Thai Siam Queen)

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Thai Basil (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora) $4.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Southeast Asian Native • USDA Growing Zones: Annual • Height: 12-18 inches • Spread: 12-15 inches

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer (July-September) • Colors: Purple flowers, purple stems • Flower Size: Small spikes

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Moderate • Soil: Rich, well-draining • Spacing: 12-15 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Nectar source • Small Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Attracts diversity • Pollinators: Continuous blooms

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Plant after frost • Summer: Regular harvesting • Fall: Harvest before frost • Winter: Annual, remove after frost

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

  • Sweet Basil

  • Peppers

  • Lemongrass

  • Asian Greens

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Anise flavor • Purple stems • Heat tolerant • Ornamental value • Culinary herb

💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.

🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring after soil has warmed. Excellent for containers and Asian cuisine gardens.

 



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