Thai basil
Thai basil
Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflorum
herb☀️ full-sun🪴 well drained📏 small🌡️ RHS H1c
📋Quick Facts
Height
0.5-0.6m
Spread
0.3-0.4m
About
Spicy anise scented basil widely used in Asian cooking.
Top tip
Thai basil needs steady warmth and good light; water regularly and harvest leafy shoots before flower spikes take over.
Also known as: Thai basil, Basilic thaï, Basilico tailandese, Manjericão tailandês, Thai-Basilikum, Thaise basilicum, Albahaca tailandesa, Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflorum
Pest Resilience
3/5 — Average
More pest-resistant than sweet basil but still vulnerable to aphids and downy mildew.
Visual Characteristics
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Culinary
Culinary Use
Thai curries, pho, stir-fries, spring rolls, pad kra pao, Thai basil chicken
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How to Propagate
🌰Seed
Easy✂️Cutting
ModerateHardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H1c
USDA 10–11 equivalent