A classic seasoning! The Thai basil (Ocimum basilicum) has a subtle anise-like flavour with a dash of pepper. The narrow leaves with red stems and mauve-coloured flowers look fantastic in your ornamental and herb garden, or in a border. Thai basil is scrumptious on a nice pizza or in a fresh Caprese salad. The herb seeds can be sown all year round indoors. Sow the seeds indoors from March to July before planting outdoors. Move the plants outdoors as soon as temperatures rise above 20°C. The herb plant grows to about 30 cm.
Space the basil seeds 20 cm apart. Space the rows at a distance of 20 cm. Plant at a depth of 0.5 to 1 cm. Plant the herb seeds in a sunny spot. After sowing, water the seeds adequately. The herb seeds come in a bag containing approximately 1.5 grams. This is enough to sow 10 square metres.