{"product_id":"thai-holy-basil-mix","title":"Thai \u0026 Holy Basil Mix","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"1156\" class=\"\"\u003eThis delightful mix combines two treasured culinary and medicinal basils: Thai Basil (\u003cem data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eOcimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora\u003c\/em\u003e) and Holy Basil (\u003cem data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"678\"\u003eOcimum tenuiflorum\u003c\/em\u003e, also known as Tulsi). Both varieties thrive in full sun and warm conditions, offering distinct flavour profiles from sweet-spicy with a hint of licorice to a clove-like herbal aroma. Plants are ornamental as well as functional, producing lush foliage with beautiful purplish tints and pink-purple flower spikes that attract pollinators. Whether brewed as a tea, added to a curry, or enjoyed in a stir-fry, this basil blend is a must-have for herbal and culinary gardens alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1447\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Thai \u0026amp; Holy Basil Mix?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eBoth basils grow best in warm, sunny spots with fertile, well-drained soil. In Canada, start seeds indoors and transplant after all danger of frost has passed. Ideal for containers, patio planters, greenhouses, and protected beds in Zones 3–9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1890\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eThai Basil is widely used in Southeast Asian cuisine, particularly in Thai, Vietnamese, and Laotian dishes, where it adds a distinct, spicy-sweet flavour. Holy Basil, or Tulsi, has long been revered in Ayurvedic medicine as a sacred plant known for its calming properties and immune-supporting benefits. This mix offers a cultural and flavourful glimpse into traditional food and medicine systems from Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"2200\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eZones 8-9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow or transplant after last frost for season-long harvest.\u003cbr data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eZones 5-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors in early spring and transplant once temperatures are reliably warm.\u003cbr data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eZones 3-4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best grown in containers and moved into a sunny, protected area or greenhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"2200\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2654\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Thai \u0026amp; Holy Basil Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost; transplant after frost into well-drained soil.\u003cbr data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged.\u003cbr data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest regularly by pinching back stems to encourage bushier growth and prolong flowering.\u003cbr data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2543\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove flower heads if growing primarily for leaves; allow some to flower for pollinators and seed collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"3017\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2694\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2715\"\u003eSelect Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose healthy, mature plants and allow some flowers to fully develop and dry.\u003cbr data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once seed heads are dry, cut and place in a paper bag to finish drying.\u003cbr data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003eStore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently separate seeds and store in a cool, dry place.\u003cbr data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"2951\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"2965\"\u003eViability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds are viable for 3–5 years with proper storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3098\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3019\" data-end=\"3043\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3046\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3098\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811188682994,"sku":"MF-HERB-031","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/Thai-HolyBasilMix2.webp?v=1772481903","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/products\/thai-holy-basil-mix","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}