Thai Basil 'Horapha rau que'

Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora

How to grow Thai Basil 'Horapha rau que'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Horapha rau que is thought of as half hardy, so it will need protecting in periods of cold weather. Planting Horapha rau que in loamy soil with a ph of between 6.0 and 7.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Horapha rau que from seed

Aim to sow 0.12 inches (0.3 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 0.5 inches (1.27 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Horapha rau que about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Horapha rau que

As Horapha rau que is half hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Horapha rau que

Other Names for Thai Basil 'Horapha rau que'

Thyrsiflora