Thai Basil 'Thai Holy Kaprao'

Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora

How to grow Thai Basil 'Thai Holy Kaprao'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Thai Holy Kaprao is thought of as half hardy, so protect with a row cover whenever the temperatures drop. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 6.0 and 7.5 as Thai Basil is a weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing Thai Holy Kaprao from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.12 inches (0.3 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Thai Holy Kaprao about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Thai Holy Kaprao

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Thai Holy Kaprao is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Thai Holy Kaprao