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How to Grow Thai Basil
By an eHow Contributor
Basil comes in many varieties and can add flavor to your cooking at every me
al. Thai basil, also known as Oriental basil or Asian basil, provides more o
f kick for cuisines that call for heavy spices, such as Indian or Thai foods
. As with the other basil varieties, Thai basil is easy to care for and need
s two key elements-plenty of sunlight and well drained soil-to grow
Instructions
1
Plant Thai basil seeds in a shallow container indoors, outside after the dan
ger of frost has passed, or when the day and night temperatures are above 50
degrees F.
2
Spread seed thinly and cover with 1/8 inch of rich soil. Space rows of plant
s about 12 to 18 inches apart.
3
Keep your Thai basil plant exposed to heavy sunlight all the time, if possib
le, or at least 4 to 6 hours per day. Moisten soil often. Expect germination
to occur 1 to 2 weeks after planting seeds.
4
Move indoor plants outside when they reach 2 to 3 inches tall. Spread seedli
ngs 8 to 10 inches apart, as basil's route system is very vigorous. Continue
to feed the Thai basil plant with compost and fertilizer to keep the soil r
ich.
5
Remove leaves at the top section of a stem instead of one-by-one. Pinch off
leaves at the intersection of the leaves to encourage new growth. Prevent fl
owering of the Thai basil plant by removing shoots often.
6
Rinse newly cut leaves under cool water and pat dry before using. Add Thai b
asil to Thai, Indian and Italian recipes for salads, soups, stir fry and oth
er meals. Include Thai basil in tea or oil and vinegar dressing.
Tips & Warnings
Don't waterlog the plant. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
Don't allow exposure to frost. Keep the basil plant in warm climates or temp
eratures as long as possible.
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