Thai basil – Siam Queen

Thai basil – 'Siam Queen'
Ocimum basilicum

An annual herb with a strong basil and anise flavour , essential in Thai and Southeast Asian cooking . 'Siam Queen' is used fresh in large quantities in curries, soups and noodle dishes – an aromatic highlight with purple stems and decorative leaves .

Grows best in a sunny position and needs regular topping to become dense and vigorous. Remove flower buds to extend the harvest period. An easy-to-grow and intensely fragrant basil that provides flavor all summer long!

Cultivation & Care:

• Sowing period: March–April (indoors in mini greenhouse)

• Do not cover the seeds: Light germination – gently spray over the sowing

• Germination time: 10–15 days, preferably close together

• Planting out: When the risk of night frost is over

• Harvest: July–August (or longer with regular harvesting and bud removal)

• Growth habit: Freestanding and bushy

• Height: approx. 25 cm

• Plant distance: 20 cm

• Row spacing: 20 cm

• Location: Sunny and sheltered

• Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum

• The seed packet is enough for: about 30 plants

• Color: Dark purple stems and inflorescences – decorative