THAI OR INDONESIAN BASIL AB
Ocimum basilicum
This basil is distinguished by its light foliage and its lemony , fresh fragrance. It is perfect for adding an aromatic touch to your dishes. Sow in March/April in a warm bed , then transplant in May in a warm , sheltered and sunny position, 25 cm in all directions. This basil prefers rich , loose and fresh soil without excess. It goes particularly well with meat , fish , tomato-based preparations , or for tea .
How to successfully sow basil
Basil requires a minimum constant temperature of 20°C to germinate, so you should sow your seeds in a hotbed or heated greenhouse . Start your seeds in pots at the beginning of spring. Choose a good , fine seed compost .
Do not press the seeds in; press the potting soil into the pots or trays, then lightly brush the surface with your fingers. Place the seeds in the pot, sprinkle a little soil on top if desired, and press firmly.
Water with a spray bottle until the seeds germinate. Be careful, too much moisture could cause your seedlings to die. Germination occurs in 6 to 8 days on average .
Place your terrine or greenhouse near a bright window .
Planting basil in the garden
Plant your basil plants in the garden after the last frost in May, when the plants have reached the 3-4 leaf stage. Wait until June if you are north of the Loire .
Plant your basil plants in well-drained , rich soil in a sunny location. You can add a little manure .
Keep 50 cm between each plant. Water without wetting the foliage and without overwatering.
Harvesting basil
Leaves harvested in May and June , just before flowering, will have the most fragrance, although you can harvest them year-round as long as the plant has leaves. The more leaves you harvest from your plant, the more it will grow.
To preserve your basil , chop the leaves and place them in ice cube trays filled with water.
You can also store it in olive oil .
Additional tips
Planted between tomato plants , basil will protect them against certain parasites.
All basils are grown in pots or planters on a window or balcony.
Customer Reviews
bonjour, je n'arriva pas à faire pousser les graines de basilic Thai; elles sont en godet et à l'intérieur; peut être ne fait il pas assez chaud ? Des conseils à me donner, température, arrosage, ...... merci d'avance. Par contre tomates et basilic normal tout va bien.
J'ai semé du basilic citron et du basilic thai en même temps. Le basilic thai n'a pas prit même pas une petite pousse allez savoir pourquoi alors que l'autre aucun problème...
