Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Sweet Thai Basil is a common ingredient in Asian and Thai cooking, and this tasty plant adds a lovely burst of color to an herb garden, deck, or patio space. Also known as Ocimum 'Sweet Thai’, this plant has broad, 2-inch-long leaves that narrow to a point and have a licorice or clove-like flavor. The green foliage has purple accents and dark purple stems and flowers.
Sweet Thai Basil Plant Care
Sweet Thai Basil plants need full sunlight to thrive. Plant it in rich, moist soil that is well drained. Pinch back new growth to encourage branching and create a more dense and full plant.
Growing Sweet Thai Basil Plant
Pick the leaves to use fresh or dried at any time during the growing season. Harvest before the plant sets flowers for the best taste. Pinch back the flower buds when they appear to delay blooming.
The compact form of the Sweet Thai Basil Plant makes it a wonderful container plant. Grow this herb in an 8- to 10-inch container with drainage holes.
Watering Sweet Thai Basil Plant
Water this plant when the top couple of inches of soil are dry. Sweet Thai Basil Plants grown in containers need water daily or when the top layer of the soil is dry.
Feeding Sweet Thai Basil Plant
Feeding this herb supports new growth. Fertilize the Sweet Thai Basil Plant three times throughout the growing season using balanced plant food formulated for herbs and veggies.
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Sweet Thai Basil Plant Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 - 10 |
| Plant Type: Edible Plants |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 12 - 18 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 12 - 18 Inches |
| Mature Spacing: 12 - 18 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous, Variegated |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Birds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Foliage Interest, Fragrant, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Sweet Thai Basil Plant |
| Other Name(s): Sweet Thai Basil |
| Scientific Name: Ocimum 'Sweet Thai' - Thai Basil |
- SKU:
- 1231005973-pc
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
3.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
~1.42 quarts
Also Known As:
4.25" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.93"H x 4.25"W
Volume:
~1.56 pints
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
~1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
~2.26-3.73 quarts
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
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