Licorice Basil Seeds - Herbal Plant

Licorice Basil is a warm-season herb known for its upright, branching growth and structured plant form. It performs well in warm climates and thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with consistent sunlight. This variety develops a moderately bushy plant and adapts well to garden beds, borders, and container cultivation. With regular pruning and harvesting, it maintains steady foliage growth throughout the growing season.

Features

• Upright and branching herbaceous growth habit
• Moderately bushy and structured plant form
• Suitable for warm and sunny growing conditions
• Performs well in containers and garden beds
• Regular pruning encourages continuous growth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora
• Common Name (US): Thai Basil
• Seed Type / Variety: Licorice Variety
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous annual
• USDA Zones: 3 to 11 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Spring after last frost
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: March to June
• Sowing Season With Months: March, April, May, June
• Germination Time And Conditions: 5 to 10 days at 20 to 30 degrees Celsius in moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent watering
• Mature Plant Size: 45 to 75 cm height, spread 30 to 50 cm
• Plant Spacing: 25 to 30 cm between plants