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Basil (Thai)

🌿 Herb
Hardiness Zones 4a to 10b
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📖 About This Plant

Spicy, anise-flavored basil essential in Southeast Asian cooking. Purple stems and shiny leaves make it ornamental too. Used in Thai stir-fries, Vietnamese pho, and curries.

📊 Quick Facts

Sun
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Season
Late Spring
Harvest
45-60 days

🌱 Care Tips

Same care as Genovese basil but slightly more heat-tolerant. More bolt-resistant than Italian types. Edible purple flowers. Strong flavor intensity.

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