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Basil Siam Queen - 1997 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner - Siam Queen is an improved Thai basil or tropical basil.
Basil Siam Queen - 1997 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner - Siam Queen is an improved Thai basil or tropical basil.
Basil Siam Queen - 1997 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner - Siam Queen is an improved Thai basil or tropical basil.Basil Siam Queen - 1997 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner - Siam Queen is an improved Thai basil or tropical basil.

Basil Siam Queen

1997 AAS Edible – Vegetable Winner

Siam Queen is an improved Thai basil or tropical basil. Prized for both culinary use and ornamental plant quality. Highly aromatic with licorice basil aroma. The late flowering, mature plant reaches about 2 feet in height and width. In many Thai dishes, Thai basil is added last, just prior to serving for its fragrance and flavor.

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Categories: 1997, Basil, Container Suitable, Edibles/Vegetables, National
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AAS WINNER DETAILS

Winner Type: National
Class: Basil
Variety Name: Siam Queen
Genus: Ocimum
Species: basilicum L.
Year: 1997
Common Name: Thai Basil
Type: Edible – vegetable
Breeder: East West/Petoseed/Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Close Market Comparison: Standard Thai basil, Thai name Horapha, Vietnamese name Hung Que

PLANT NEEDS

Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: No

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Bushy, Upright
Plant Height: 20-24 inches
Fruit Shape: Large leaves

IN THE GARDEN

Container: Yes
Garden Spacing: 2 feet
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): 75 to 100 days depending upon growing conditions
Days To Harvest (Transplant): 45-50 days to first harvest, can be harvest for 3-4 months
Plant Spread: 24 inches

HOW TO GROW

Grows quickly when given temperatures above 68 degrees. The seeds are quick to germinate in about 3-7 days so even inexperienced gardeners may consider growing ‘Siam Queen’ from seed. Remember it is of tropical origin so provide warm soil and air temperatures for rapid vigorous growth.

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