Basil 'Basilicious Thai-Zing' F1 - Seeds

Put the zing into your Thai curries with Basil ‘Basilicious Thai-Zing’! A key ingredient in South Asian dishes, Thai basil adds a unique dimension to dishes, imparting a pungent, savoury, mildly peppery flavour with anise and liquorice notes that play perfectly with citrus and chilli.There is no substitute for its distinctive flavour profile and in Asian cuisine it is used in everything from salads, garnishes, noodles, stir fries and curries. With thicker leaves than the more common Sweet Basil it stands up better to heat and can be added during the cooking process to infuse dishes with their rich aroma. The leaves are also less susceptible to the downy mildew that often affects Sweet Basil. Thai basil is difficult to find in the shops, making Basil 'Basilicious Thai-Zing’ an exotic and valuable addition to your herb garden. Ultimate height: 35cm (14in). Ultimate spread: 20cm (8in).