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Siam Queen Basil Seeds
Siam Queen is a bushy basil variety that grows up to 40" tall. Its reddish-purple leaves are 3-4" long and 1-1/2 to 2" wide.
This basil is loved for its wonderful aroma and a sweet spicy flavor.
As with all basils, you can also use this basil in the garden as a natural insecticide to repel aphids, mites, and tomato horn worms.
Also available:
Purple Ruffles Basil Seeds
Osmin Basil Seeds
Purple Sacred Basil Seeds
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Companion Plants for Basil : These plants will grow well with Basil
- Tomatoes - Basil is said to make Tomatoes taste better
- Peppers
- Oregano
- Asparagus- Basil repels Asparagus beetle
- Petunias
- Chamomile- Increases the essential oils in herbs (incl. Basil)
- Anise- Increases the essential oils in herbs (incl. Basil)
- Basil repels mosquitos and flies
Repellent Plants for Basil: Avoid planting these within close proximity to Basil
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Additional Details
- Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
- Genus: Ocimim (OSS-ih-mum)
- Species:basilicum (bass-IL-ee-kum)
- Cultivar:Siam Queen
- Category: Herbs, Annual
- Seed Type: Open Pollinated
- Height:6-12 in. (15-30 cm), 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)18-24 in. (60-90 cm)
- Spacing:9-12 in (22-30 cm), 12-15 in. (45-60 cm)
- Germination Time: 12-18 days
- Days to Maturity: 75-90 days
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Danger: N/A
- Bloom Color: Pink
- Bloom Time:Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid Fall. Blooms repeatedly
- Foliage:Grown for foliage, Aromatic
- Soil Requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
- Propagation Methods: From seed, direct sow outdoors after last frost.
- Other Details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. Average Water Needs; Water regularly. Do not overwater. Suitable for growing in containersg
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