Siam Queen Basil Organic 300 Seeds and 50 similar items

SIAM QUEEN BASIL. Siam Queen basil is a popular herb in Southeast Asian cuisine and is a flavorful and colorful garnish. It holds its flavor and texture when cooked better than most basil varieties and adds a kick to salads when eaten fresh. The dark purple flowers and sweet, Anise-like scent make it a beautiful addition to the flower garden and will attract bees and butterflies. Also, a great container variety, suitable for patio containers, pots and window boxes. Plants reach 14-18" inches tall with dark green to red laves. The flowers are deep burgundy in color and very fragrant. Categorized as an annual flowering herb, meaning the plants will establish themselves quickly from seeds. The plants will produce stems, leaves and flowers, all within a single growing season, and can be harvested in a matter of 65 days or less if you just cut off outside leaves. If you want to collect fresh seeds, Siam Basil seeds are easy to separate from dried flowers heads. New plants can be established the following growing season from your collected seed. Attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds to the garden. Also, can be grown in a sunny window. 300+ Seeds per order. Thank You! Ocimum thyrsiflora. Annual herb. Spring. Soil temp 70F+. Full sun. SOW 3 or 4 seeds per plant,1/8"deep.About 16"apart.Keep moist. Germination 7-14 Days. Thin to single best seedling. Use scissors to cut out unwanted sprouts. Height 16" x 16" wide. Medium water. Light organic fertilizer if needed. About 65 Days to maturity. Buy Seeds Online,Organic Seeds,Heirloom Seeds,Non-GMO Seed,Vegetable Seeds,Flower Seeds,Herb Seeds,Fruit Seeds,Garden Seeds,Seed Starter Kits ,Rare Seeds,Bulk Seeds,Indoor Gardening Seeds,Seed Catalog,Seed Packs for Sale,Sustainable Seeds,Greenhouse Seeds,Seed Suppliers,Planting Seeds ,Home Garden Seeds