Pinch terminal shoots to encourage branching.
Harvest leaves before flowering occurs, or they will be bitter.
Cover with finely sieved compost.
Will germinate in a week. Keep soil moderately moist during germination.
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 Siam Queen about 20 days before your last frost date.
Plant out when frost risk has passed.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Siam Queen is a half hardy plant.By our calculations, you should look at planting out Siam Queen about 21 days after your last frost date.
The young shoots of this basil can be harvested as needed when plant is about 5 inches tall. This will encourage bushy growth.
This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.The word basil means “king” in Greek – it is believed to have grown above the spot where St. Constantine and Helen discovered the Holy Cross.
Jewish folklore says that basil adds strength while fasting.
Thai Basil