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Features
Family
Laminaceae
Native
Probably Africa, but in cultivation for so long that it cannot be verified.
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Sweet Thai Basil Seeds
Ocimum basilicum
Upright, multi-branched, and quite bushy plant with bright green, elliptical leaves, dark burgundy/purple flower heads, and an anise-clove scent. Thai basil is called Horapha in Thailand and Hung Que in Vietnam.
Planting Basil
Plant Spacing
A group of 2 seeds every 12"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 102 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 12" |
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 2 seeds every 12" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12" |
| Germination | 5 – 10 Days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Transplant when your nighttime temperatures are above 50°F. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 65°–85°F. Successive Sowings: We recommend 3 or 4 successive sowings every 3 weeks after initial sowing. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Basil flavor is best before the plant flowers. Harvest up to 1/3 of the plant at a time, leaving enough for the plant to be healthy and keep producing. Harvest prior to a frost; basil is very frost sensitive. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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31 reviews
- Samantha S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/8/26Best smelling basil
These took a little longer to sprout than our other basils, but now they're even bigger! The leaves smell so good, like anise, even though they just look like normal basil sprouts so far. Looking forward to making curry and pho
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/12/26Hey Samantha,
We're so excited to hear your Sweet Thai Basil Seeds are growing bigger and stronger! That amazing anise scent is exactly what makes these so special - it's like aromatherapy right in your garden! Even though they took their sweet time to get started, it sounds like they're making up for it now. Your homemade curry and pho are going to be absolutely incredible with those fresh, fragrant leaves! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Robin F.CA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars4/1/26Seeds Have Germinated
I ordered Sweet Thai Basil seeds from Epic Gardening and I had good germination rates and my seedlings are thriving in my garden. Thank you!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Patio - PatriciaRated 5 out of 5 stars3/25/265 Stars
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- Kristin F.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars3/16/26not a good germination
slow and definitely not a 90% percent germination but getting second leaves now
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/24/26Hey Kristin,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Chet S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/7/26Very tasty and easy to grow.
This was very easy to grow and delicious . A little bit (tiny) hot like a Thai basil should be. Would recommend.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests1/8/26Hey Chet,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Sweet Thai Basil Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that they were easy to grow and turned out so delicious for you! That little hint of heat is exactly what makes Thai basil so special and perfect for authentic Thai cooking. We love that you would recommend them to other gardeners! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️