Basil 'Siam Queen'
(Ocimum basilicum)
100 seeds $3.00
Siam Queen basil has an intense licorice-clove flavor that holds up well in the heat of cooking. It's an excellent choice for Thai, Indian and Italian recipes.
Thai Basil 'Siam Queen' was an All-America Selections winner in 1997. It's a tall, bushy variety with large green leaves and dark purple flowers that are highly ornamental in the garden or in containers.
height 24"
Sowing Basil 'Siam Queen' Seeds
Start basil seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last frost date, 1/8" deep. Transplant outdoors 2 weeks after the last frost date. Full sun. Spacing 10".