Basil Thai per 1/4 oz.

This extra-large Basil sports purple blooms on sturdy, large-leaved plants. A 1997 AAS winner, Basil Thai Siam Queen is as gorgeous in the garden as it is delicious on the dinner plate! The sturdy stems support extra-large, 4-inch-long and 2-inch-wide bright green leaves. Clusters of short terminal racemes of purple flowers are borne on the very top of the plant for a highly ornamental effect. Basils are loaded with volatile oils, responsible for the heady aroma and strong flavor so essential to cooking. Thai Siam Queen is loaded with spicy flavor and aroma. Pick the leaves and use fresh or dried in tomato dishes, pasta sauces, vegetables and soups.You can also use it in the garden as a companion plant to repel aphids, mites, and tomato hornworms. Grow in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun, where the plant will reach 30 to 40 inches tall. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushier plants and to delay flowering.