Ocimum tenuiflorum (sanctum)
Common name(s): Thai holy basil, bai kaprao (kaprow/krapow)
Description: annual; the signature ingredient in many Thai stir-fries. Flavor is peppery with notes of citrus but it does not hold as well under heat like Thai sweet basil. For best flavor add fresh leaves after a dish is taken off the heat.
Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 2 ft.
Position: full sun and moist, well-draining soil
Uses: culinary- stir-fries, etc.
Care: pinch tips regularly to prevent flowering and redirect energy into leaf production