Siam Queen Thai Basil

Ocimum basilicum

Plants are very compact, 10 to 12 inches tall so Siam Queen is great for containers. A 1997 All America Selections winner. The purple stems, large dark green leaves, and pink-violet flowers make for a lovely basil with a tangy flavor plus a spicy hint of licorice. An early maturing variety. 100 seeds.

PLANTING

Annual 

Germination:  5-10 days

Seed Planting Depth:  Lightly cover

Seeding Indoors/Outdoors:   Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Provide 65-70 degrees soil temperatures.Transplant 6-12" apart. Sow outdoors in the late spring when soil warms to 70 degrees. Thin to 4-12" apart , less space apart for baby sized basil and more for mature plants.

Light  Needs:  Sun 

Soil Needs: Fertile, moist soil

Uses: Culinary, medicinal, attracts bees and beneficials.