Description
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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