Warm-season herb · Container friendly

Thai basil plants in Clearwater.

Glossy leaves, purple stems, and a spicy-sweet anise aroma make Thai basil as attractive in the garden as it is useful in the kitchen.

Open-pollinatedVariety reference
Flavor
Spicy-sweet, anise-like basil aroma
Light
Sun to part shade
Best fit
Containers, raised beds, and kitchen gardens
Healthy Thai basil plants growing in a container garden
Photo: Ies · CC BY-SA 3.0
Inventory snapshot · · 4-inch sales adjusted 9 in adjusted count
4-inch unit price$4

This dated count is not a reservation or a guarantee of sale-readiness. Pickup is by appointment only. Text 727-373-6559 to confirm availability. Do not call.

Why grow it

Worth the garden space.

Thai basil loves warm weather, responds well to regular picking, and gives small-space gardeners a productive herb with a distinct flavor.

In the kitchen

Add near the end of cooking to curries, stir-fries, noodle dishes, fried rice, soups, and herbal tea.

Clearwater growing notes

A good start matters.

Pinch often

Harvest stem tips regularly to encourage branching and delay flowering.

Protect moisture

Containers can dry quickly in Florida sun. Check the soil regularly without keeping it soggy.

Use afternoon relief if needed

Bright light is important, but containers in reflected heat may appreciate some late-day shade.

Appointment-only pickup · Clearwater 33765

Interested in this variety?

Check pricing and availability, then text 727-373-6559 to confirm the plants and arrange a pickup time. Do not call.

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