Basil 'Everleaf Thai Towers'
Best prolific herb for home gardeners and culinary enthusiasts.
This new Thai basil variety, 'Everleaf™ Thai Towers', is exceptionally showy and productive. It features closely spaced green leaves with a subtle purple hue and striking dark red stems. A notable characteristic is its tendency to delay flowering until late in the season, which significantly extends the harvest period. The leaves offer a vibrant licorice flavor, adding a unique aroma and savory taste to various dishes, making it ideal for culinary use in soups, stir-fries, and curries.
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Price vs Category Average
-63%
Below average
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
52
Who it's for
- Home cooks exploring diverse culinary traditions.
- Gardeners with limited space or container enthusiasts.
- Enthusiasts desiring a prolonged supply of fresh basil.
Who should skip it
- Cooks preferring the mildness of traditional sweet basil.
- Novice gardeners seeking low-maintenance herbs.
- Gardeners in regions with short growing seasons.
Performance breakdown
Harvest Window
Delayed flowering significantly extends the productive life of the plant.
Culinary Versatility
Vibrant licorice notes elevate everything from stir-fries to aromatic curries.
Container Suitability
Compact vertical growth makes it perfect for small patios and balconies.
Visual Appeal
Striking dark red stems and purple-tinged leaves offer high ornamental value.
Growth Speed
Ready for the first harvest in under two months of growth.
Pollinator Attraction
Fragrant foliage and blooms actively invite beneficial bees to your garden.
Key Specs
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
52
Lifecycle
Annual, Tender Annual
Mature Size
2' h x 1' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Purple stems and densely packed, dark green leaves with a purple tinge.
Plant Type
Basil
Features
- Shy bloomer extends harvest time
- Vibrant licorice flavor
- Showy and productive plant
- Great for containers
- Attracts bees
- Scented leaves
What customers say
Customers consistently praise this basil variety for its exceptional vigor and reliable growth, even in varied conditions. Many highlight its impressive yield and robust, authentic Thai basil flavor, making it a favorite for culinary use. Gardeners appreciate how easily it establishes and thrives, providing a continuous harvest throughout the season. This variety stands out for its consistent performance and high quality, proving to be a dependable choice for both novice and experienced growers seeking a prolific and flavorful herb.
Know before you buy
The primary difference is its 'shy bloomer' habit, which delays flowering until late in the season. This allows you to harvest leaves for a much longer period without the plant turning bitter or woody as quickly as traditional varieties.
Yes, this variety is excellent for containers. With a mature size of 24 inches tall and 12 inches wide, it fits perfectly in standard herb pots or small garden spaces.
You can expect to begin your first harvest approximately 45 to 60 days after planting. Because it is a productive grower, you will have a steady supply of leaves throughout the summer and into the fall.
These leaves offer a vibrant, distinct licorice flavor. They are ideal for adding a savory, aromatic punch to Southeast Asian dishes like curries, stir-fries, and soups.
To thrive, this basil needs full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soil. Ensure your planting site or container receives plenty of direct sunlight throughout the day for the best growth and flavor development.
No, 'Everleaf Thai Towers' is a tender annual. It is designed to complete its life cycle in a single growing season, so you will need to replant seeds each year.
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