Stir Fry Thai™ Basil (Ocimum basilicum) | Proven Winners New Variety 2027
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Bring bold, heat-tolerant flavor and authentic culinary flair to your kitchen with Stir Fry Thai™ Basil! Celebrated for its robust profile, this specialty Asian basil combines an intense peppery zing with rich, sweet undertones of licorice and clove, delivering the quintessential taste of Southeast Asian cuisine. Unlike tender sweet basils that lose their potency when exposed to high heat, Stir Fry Thai™ is built for cooking. Its sturdy, narrow green leaves and striking purple stems retain their punchy flavor and structure even in sizzling woks, simmering curries, and piping hot broth pots. Beyond its exceptional performance in Thai, Vietnamese, and Indian recipes, its deep purple flower spikes make it a gorgeous ornamental addition to garden beds and patio pots.
- 24-36 inches tall and 10-14 inches wide at maturity
- Annual except in zones 8-11, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily)
- Space plants 8-12 inches apart for best results
- Produces purple flowers during summer
- Maintains green foliage spring to frost
- Great for containers, edible gardens
- Attracts bees
- Edible, fall interest, heat tolerant, deadheading not necessary
Care: Fertilize weekly with Proven Winners Water Soluble Plant Food. Pruning will encourage branching and fresh, new growth.
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- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
