Everleaf Thai Towers Basil | Ocimum basilicum | Aromatic Thai Basil

Everleaf Thai Towers is a vigorous, highly productive Thai basil variety prized for its strong anise-licorice aroma and excellent harvest potential. This upright, well-branched plant forms a tall, tidy structure with densely packed medium-green leaves and attractive purple stems.

Compared with traditional Thai basil varieties, Everleaf Thai Towers produces larger leaves and significantly delays flowering, allowing gardeners and growers to harvest fresh basil for a much longer period. Plants flower 10–12 weeks later than standard Thai basil, resulting in continuous leaf production and exceptional yields.

Its intense Thai basil flavour makes it perfect for curries, stir-fries, soups, and classic dishes such as Pad Thai. At the same time, its elegant form and purple stems add ornamental value to herb gardens, patio containers, and mixed plantings.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum
• Common name: Thai Basil
• Variety: Everleaf Thai Towers
• Plant type: Annual herb
• Growth habit: Upright, columnar, well-branched
• Leaf colour: Medium green with occasional purple flecks
• Stems: Soft purple
• Height: approx. 50–60 cm (20–24")
• Spacing: 10–20 cm (4–8")
• Exposure: Full sun
• Use: Culinary herb, containers, herb gardens, cut foliage

Why Grow Everleaf Thai Towers Basil

• Very slow-bolting Thai basil with extended harvest period
• Strong Thai/anise aroma ideal for Asian cuisine
• Tall, tidy plants perfect for garden beds and containers
• Highly productive with excellent leaf yield
• Attractive purple stems and elegant upright habit
• Ideal for both home gardeners and market growers

Sowing & Germination

• Days to germination: 5–10 days
• Temperature: 18–21°C
• Sowing depth: approx. 6 mm (¼")
• Direct sowing: recommended
• Indoor sowing: start 6 weeks before planting outdoors

Sow 2–3 seeds per cm in rows about 45 cm apart. Thin plants to a final spacing of 10–20 cm.

Growing Information

• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Moderately rich, moist, well-drained soil
• Water: Regular watering during active growth
• Hardiness: Annual

Basil does not tolerate cold conditions or drought stress, so consistent moisture and warmth ensure the best harvest.

Harvest

Begin harvesting once plants are well established.

• Harvest leaves regularly to encourage bushier growth.
• For a full harvest, cut plants 10–15 cm above the soil, allowing a second flush of growth.
• Best harvested in the early morning when leaves are most aromatic.

Culinary Uses

Everleaf Thai Towers basil is essential for:

• Thai curries and stir-fries
• Pad Thai and noodle dishes
• Soups and sauces
• Fresh herb garnishes
• Aromatic herb blends