Mr. Fothergills Thai Basil – Aromatic Basil with an Exotic Twist

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Seed Count: 300
Genus: Herb

Add bold, aromatic flavour to your cooking with Thai Basil. Known for its slightly spicy, aniseed-like taste, this basil is perfect for Asian dishes, stir-fries, curries, and fresh salads. Easy to grow and highly productive, it thrives in pots, patios, and sunny windowsills.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Distinctive Flavour: Spicy, aromatic leaves ideal for Thai and Asian cuisine.

• Easy to Grow: Suitable for beginners and experienced gardeners.

• Perfect for Pots: Grows well indoors or outdoors.

• Continuous Harvests: Regular sowing provides fresh leaves all year.

How to Grow:

• Indoors (All Year): Sow 0.5 cm deep in small pots of compost. Water well and keep warm (15–20°C).

• Seedlings: Appear in 7–14 days. Grow on in cooler, frost-free conditions.

• Outdoor Growing: Sow indoors March–May, harden off, and plant out May–July, spacing 20 cm apart.

• Direct Sow Outdoors: March–May into warm, well-prepared soil. Thin seedlings to 20 cm apart.

• Successional Sowing: Sow every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply.

Harvest:
Pick leaves just before use for the best flavour. Outdoor crops can be harvested from June onwards.

Fragrant, flavour-packed, and easy to grow, Mr. Fothergills Thai Basil is the perfect herb for adventurous cooking and home-grown freshness. 🌱✨