Basil Seeds - Red Leaf Holy Basil - 4 Oz ~96000 Seeds - Non-GMO, Heirloom - Microgreens & Herb Gardening

Basil Seeds - Red Leaf Holy Basil. Heirloom, Non-GMO. Ocimum sanctum. Annual. Holy basil is an essential herb in the Thai kitchen. This Holy basil variety has pointed purple-tinged leaves. The plants have a bush growing habit and leaves have with a spicy, clove like, musky flavor and aroma. This herb is used in the popular Gai Pad Gra Pow dish and used in stir-frying and soup. Grows well in containers and has an ornamental appeal. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in late spring/early summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Or start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date (or 8 weeks before expected transplanting date). Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Plants grow well in warm temperatures and can sustain damage if temperatures drop below 50°F. Harvest older leaves and pinch back flower buds for continuous leaf production. This herb can be eaten fresh, dried, made into tea or used as a supplement. Used in many Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Indian cuisine dishes. The spicy aromatic leaves are a nice garnish with Asian noodle dishes. Approx 24.000 seeds / oz.