Queenette Thai Basil Seeds bring a tropical touch and vibrant flavor to your garden and kitchen. This ornamental basil features dense 1/2 inch leaves clustered around striking purple stems, making it a beautiful addition to any garden, especially when used in "edible landscaping" alongside flowers. With its unique blend of mild sweet spices and clove/mint flavor, Queenette is a key ingredient in Southeast Asian cuisine, perfect for stir-fries, chutneys, and marinades. Plant in full sun, in well-drained, fertile soil when the weather warms to 50°F (10°C) at night. Sow seeds 1 inch apart, cover lightly, and keep the seed bed moist. Germination typically takes 1-2 weeks. Once seedlings are established, thin or transplant them 8 inches apart for ample space to grow. For early starts, sow seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost, keeping them warm and evenly moist. Harvest by snipping stems just above two new lateral branches, and pinch off flowers to encourage more leaves. Regular feeding will promote vigorous growth and a bountiful harvest throughout the summer and fall.