{"product_id":"thai-basil-seeds-130-fresh-siam-queen-basil-herb-seeds","title":"Thai Basil Seeds - 130 Fresh Siam Queen Basil Herb Seeds","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThai Basil (Siam Queen)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePack Size -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e130 Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSow -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFebruary to June (best sown indoors)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- May to October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEASY TO GROW AROMATIC HERB\u003c\/b\u003e: Siam Queen is an outstanding strain of Thai Basil with dark green leaves and deep purple flower stems. It boasts and excellent spicy aroma and flavour which is ideal for Eastern style cooking. A vigorous annual herb boasting highly aromatic, glossy green leaves rich with a licorice basil aroma.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIMPROVED THAI BASIL\u003c\/b\u003e: Siam Queen is an improved Thai basil or tropical basil, Ocimum basilicum  As an added bonus, it is late to produce flowers, which often makes basil develop a bitter taste. While most basils are grown just for their leaves and flavor, Siam Queen Basil is prized for both its culinary use and ornamental qualities: green foliage and attractive lavender flowers.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHOW TO PLANT\u003c\/b\u003e: Sow seed indoors in trays of seed compost, 6mm deep and cover with finely sieved compost. Cover \u0026amp; keep at a temperature of between 18-20C. Keep watered and germination should take place in about 5-10 days. When the seeds have germinated, water sparingly to prevent 'damping off.' Carefully transplant each seedling to a small pot and grow on for 4 weeks. Either transplant into 15cm pot about or into garden.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTOP GROWING TIPS\u003c\/b\u003e: In many Thai dishes, Thai basil is added last, just prior to serving for its fragrance and flavor. Remember it is of tropical origin, so provide warm soil and air temperatures for rapid vigorous growth, for best results grow indoors, greenhouse or polytunnel. Pinch out tips to encourage bushy plants.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGO BACK TO YOUR ROOTS\u003c\/b\u003e: Thai Basil is a great starter herb to grow. Planting veg, herbs and flowers is a wonderful way to spend time in your garden, cultivate mindfulness and appreciate the little things just like in years gone by. Working with the earth and growing things is immensely satisfying – teach your children or grandchildren this priceless skill of harvesting food in their own gardens, allotments, greenhouses, inside the home in pots or even in community gardens!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of our seeds are produced in the UK and are supplied in sealed packets with growing instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Meldon Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56457782690169,"sku":"MP110","price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/8263\/9737\/files\/IMG1-HerbThaiBasil.png?v=1767777648","url":"https:\/\/mgmgardening.com\/products\/thai-basil-seeds-130-fresh-siam-queen-basil-herb-seeds","provider":"MGMgardening","version":"1.0","type":"link"}