How long does it take to grow Thai Basil?

Thai Basil takes approximately 40 days from planting to harvest.

How much sun does Thai Basil need?

Thai Basil requires full sun (6+ hours direct sunlight per day).

Plant Thai Basil at 4/sqft (6" apart) using square foot gardening spacing.

Thai Basil is frost-sensitive and should not be exposed to frost.

Thai Basil seeds germinate in 5-10 days at an optimal temperature of 80°F.

Start Thai Basil seeds indoors 6 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant 2 weeks after last frost.

Lamiaceae family

Days to Harvest40 days

SunlightFull Sun

Frost ToleranceNone

Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

Germination5-10 days

HardinessTender

Germ. Temp80°F

Start Indoors6 weeks before last frost

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