Description

Thai Basil (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora) is a fragrant culinary herb known for its sweet, anise-like flavor and purple stems. It is widely used in Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian cuisines to enhance flavor in soups, curries, stir-fries, and salads.

Thai Basil grows well indoors in pots or outdoors in garden beds or kiyari, making it perfect for home gardeners. It prefers full sunlight but can tolerate partial shade and requires well-drained soil and regular watering.

This herb is a warm-season plant, thriving in summer and early autumn, and produces abundant aromatic leaves and stems with proper care. Thai Basil is low-maintenance and perfect for culinary and ornamental purposes.

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📅 Sowing & Planting Season Table

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🌱 Germination + Growing + Transplanting

🌱 Germination:

• Germination time: 7–14 days
• Temperature: 20–30°C
• Sow seeds lightly on soil surface; cover thinly with soil
• Keep soil moist

🌿 Growing:

• Plant Type: Herb (culinary & medicinal)
• Indoor & outdoor plant; suitable for pots, beds, kiyari
• Light: Full sunlight to partial shade
• Water regularly; avoid waterlogging
• Fertile, well-drained soil with compost is ideal

🌼 Transplanting:

• Transplant seedlings after 3–4 weeks
• Spacing: 15–20 cm between plants
• Mulch lightly to retain moisture

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🌿 Fertilizer Guide (3 Stages – Specific Fertilizers)

1️⃣ Seedling Stage:

• 20-20-20 NPK, 0.5 g/L every 2 weeks

2️⃣ Vegetative Growth:

• Urea (46-0-0), 0.5 g/L every 2–3 weeks
• Encourages lush leafy growth

3️⃣ Mature Herb Production:

• 5-15-45 NPK + 0-0-51 potassium sulfate (light dose)
• Optional: Epsom salt 0.5 g/L
• Ensures aromatic leaves and strong stems

💡 Tip: Regular harvesting of top leaves encourages bushy growth and continuous leaf production

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• Fresh Thai basil leaves for cooking / stir-fries / salads
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