1997 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner
Basil Siam Queen
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.
Plant Description
Genus:
Ocimum
Species:
basilicum L.
Common Name:
Thai Basil
Plant Habit:
Bushy, Upright
Plant Height:
20-24 inches
Plant Spread:
24 inches
Fruit Shape:
Large leaves
Foliage Color:
Green
Breeder:
East West/Petoseed/Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Close Market Comparison:
: Standard Thai basil, Thai name Horapha, Vietnamese name Hung Que
Planting & Care
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
Duration Type:
Annual
Light Needs:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Season Type:
Warm season
Staking Required:
No
Container:
Yes
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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