Bring fragrant garden flavor into your kitchen with Asian Thai Sweet Basil. Green leaves with a distinctive spicy anise-clove flavor grow on attractive purple stems, giving this culinary herb both kitchen value and ornamental appeal. Pick fresh sprigs to finish a curry, tuck leaves into spring rolls, or stir a generous handful into a warm skillet just before serving.

Also known as Horapha in Thailand and Hun Que in Vietnam, this vigorous herb reaches approximately 12 to 18 inches tall, with green leaves about 2 inches long. Grow it in sunny beds or suitable containers and harvest regularly for branching growth. Each packet contains 500 non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds. Thai sweet basil is distinct from holy basil, so recipes traditionally calling for holy basil will have a different flavor when this variety is substituted.

Germination Rate: 98%. Test Date: 4/26. JSS.

Culinary Uses

• Curries: Add fresh leaves near the end of cooking to retain their aromatic character.
• Stir-fries: Fold leaves into hot vegetables or cooked protein just before serving for an anise-clove finish.
• Fresh garnishes: Serve washed sprigs alongside noodle soups, rice dishes, and spring rolls.
• Salads: Tear small amounts into vegetable or fruit salads for a fragrant contrast.
• Herbal infusions: Steep washed leaves for an aromatic beverage without treating the drink as a medical remedy.
• Herb oils: Blend freshly washed and dried leaves with oil for immediate use. Do not store homemade herb-in-oil mixtures at room temperature.

Medicinal Uses

Basil has a history of traditional herbal use, but this listing does not establish Thai sweet basil as a treatment for any medical condition. Enjoy it as a culinary herb rather than relying on unsupported claims about digestion, mood, or other health outcomes. Consult a qualified health professional before using concentrated herbal preparations.

Growing Directions

• Wait for warmth: Basil is frost-sensitive. Sow or transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed and conditions have warmed.
• Start seeds carefully: Follow packet sowing-depth and spacing directions, keeping the seedbed evenly moist while seedlings establish. Indoor seedlings need strong light and gradual hardening before transplanting.
• Choose sunshine: Provide a sunny location with good airflow. In intense heat, some afternoon shade may help reduce stress.
• Prepare well-drained soil: Incorporate finished compost as needed. Containers need drainage holes and a suitable potting mix.
• Give plants space: Thin crowded seedlings according to packet guidance so leaves can dry and branches have room to develop.
• Water consistently: Water at the base when needed without keeping roots waterlogged. Check containers more frequently during hot weather.
• Feed moderately: Follow fertilizer label directions and soil needs. Avoid excessive feeding.
• Harvest above a leaf pair: Snip stems above a set of leaves to encourage branching, leaving enough foliage for continued growth.
• Manage flower spikes: Pinch developing flower spikes when your priority is leaf production. Leave selected flowers if you want ornamental interest or to attempt seed saving.
• Save seed thoughtfully: Let seed heads mature and dry before collecting. Volunteer seedlings and saved seed may vary if other compatible basil varieties cross-pollinate.

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Important Disclaimer

• Growing results: Height, leaf size, flavor, and yield vary with soil, weather, and care. Basil needs warm growing conditions and protection from frost.
• Planting seeds: Packet seeds are intended for planting. Recipes use harvested leaves, not seed-packet contents.
• Seed storage: Keep unused seeds cool, dry, and protected from light and temperature swings.
• Regional timing: Follow local frost dates and planting guidance rather than assuming every spring or fall is suitable.
• Herbal information: Traditional-use information is educational and is not a diagnosis or treatment recommendation.

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Thai Sweet Basil Garlic Chicken

Use fresh harvested Thai sweet basil leaves for this quick stir-fry, not planting seeds. This is a Thai sweet basil-inspired dish, not a traditional holy-basil Pad Kra Pao recipe. Serves 4. Preparation: about 15 minutes. Cooking: about 15 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless chicken breast or thigh, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 packed cup fresh harvested Thai sweet basil leaves, washed and dried
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• Optional: 1 small hot chili, finely chopped
• Cooked jasmine rice for serving

Directions

1. Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, and sugar in a small bowl. Prepare the basil and vegetables before handling raw chicken; use separate utensils and surfaces to avoid cross-contamination.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer, working in batches if needed, and cook while turning until browned and nearly cooked through.
3. Add bell pepper and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and optional chili for approximately 30 seconds.
4. Add the sauce mixture and cook, stirring, until chicken reaches 165°F in the thickest pieces as measured with a food thermometer. Add a splash of water if the pan becomes dry.
5. Turn off heat and fold in Thai sweet basil until lightly wilted. Serve promptly over cooked rice.

Serving and Storage Tips

• Preserve aroma: Add basil at the end rather than simmering it for a long time.
• Allergens: Soy sauce commonly contains soy and wheat; oyster sauce contains molluscan shellfish. Check ingredient labels.
• Store safely: Refrigerate leftovers, including rice, within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Use within 3 to 4 days and reheat to 165°F.