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Thai basil advice

sally748sally748 Posts: 29
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I got some free Thai basil seeds with an online order - always nice to get free seeds :) I wasn't sure they would germinate but some have. As the seeds were a freebie there was no advice on the packet. Any advice about potting on, size of pots, number of seedlings per pot? I'm guessing that they will want to stay in the warmth of the house and be kept moist? Thanks

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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,385
    Yes, they'll be fine on an indoor windowsill. I've found it's not worth separating basil seedlings and several will grow happily together in one pot, so I'd just transfer the contents of each module into a small pot (no bigger than 15cm or they may not do well.)
    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • edhelkaedhelka Posts: 2,351
    I used to grow one plant in a 2l pot. It got to a similar size as normal basil or slightly bigger. One plant was enough for us.
    They like warmth but other than that, they are easy.
  • sally748sally748 Posts: 29
    Thanks BobTheGardener and edhelka. I have grown 'ordinary' basil successfully in pots inside and in my unheated greenhouse later in the summer, but wasn't sure if I can treat Thai basil the same way, so this is really helpful.
    I struggle to buy fresh Thai basil for cooking anywhere near me so love the idea of being able to grow it :)
  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,385
    I grow lots of types, @sally748 and treat them all the same. :)

    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • sally748sally748 Posts: 29
    :)BobTheGardener they look great
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