Thai Basil Seeds

Thai basil is a perennial, aromatic, and culinary variety of basil that has small, narrow leaves, purple stems, and pink-purple flowers. Thai basil is famous for its spicier flavor and scented leaves, flowers, and stems which all are edible. Thai basil is grown for edible, fragrance, and ornamental purposes. Thai basil plant not only gives stunning look to your home but also has many benefits. This is the best way to make your home green by growing Tulsi plants. Buy the best quality Thai Basil Seeds Online at the best price from www.organicbazar.net with a good germination rate. 

About this item

• Number of Thai Basil Seeds: 100 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Sowing season: Throughout the year 
• Sowing method: Seedling transplant or Direct
• Seeds sowing depth: 0.5 cm or 1/4 inches
• Germination temperature: 21-25°C
• Germination Time: 7 to 14 days from sowing
• Harvest: 50-70 days
• Plant vigor: Strong plant

What size grow bag is best for Thai Basil?

• 12 x 12 Inch (W*H)
• 15 x 15 Inch (W*H)

Thai Basil Plant Growing Season In India

You can grow Thai basil in any season throughout the year indoors. The best season for sowing Thai basil seeds are spring and summer when the soil is warm.

How To Grow Thai Basil At Home

Basil Thai seeds can be sown directly in pots or by transplanting. Basil seeds will germinate faster at 21-25°C temperature. Sow basil Thai seeds in the seedling tray with a potting mix about 0.5 cm or 1/4 inch deep. Give light water through a watering sprayer. Keep the seedling tray in a spot, basil large leaf seeds will germinate within 7-14 days.

When seedlings are 6-8 inches in height at a time transplant them into a big pot or grow bag and plant only 1-2 saplings per pot without disturbing their roots.

How To Fertilize Thai Basil Plant

• Add good organic fertilizer (such as vermicompost, and cow manure) or slow-release fertilizer (like compost tea) to the Thai basil plant once a month.
• Apply nutrient-rich fish emulsion 2-3 times to the Thai basil plants during their growing season. 

Thai Basil Plant Care Tips

Water – Give deep water once a week to your basil plants and make sure to give water to the base of the plant, avoiding showering the leaves and stems.

Soil – Use well-drained, moist soil (but not too moist) for better growth of basil plants.

Sunlight – Thai Basil plants need 6-8 hours of full sunlight.

Temperature – Ideal growing temperature for Thai basil plants is between 18-35°C (minimum temperature is 10°C).

Common Pests and Disease – Aphids, slugs, and whiteflies generally attack the basil plants, and basil is infected by some diseases like fusarium wilt, bacterial leaf spot, and root rot. If you are facing these problems use organic pesticide neem oil.

Thai Basil Leaves Benefits

• Cures fever and cold and cough
• Helps to relax the eyes and acts as an anti-stress
• Supporting weight loss
• Managing blood sugar levels
• Good for digestion
• Fight against cancer diseases
• Helpful in anxiety and depression

How To Prune/Harvest Thai Basil 

• While harvesting or pruning is the same for basil plants.
• Cut the leaves when the basil plant is about 8-10 inches tall.

Thai Basil Plant Special Features 

• Common name – Tulsi (तुलसी), and Sweet Thai
• Scientific name – Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora
• Plant height – 8 to 15 inches
• Flower color – Pink-purple flowers
• Level of growing – Easy

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