Andyman Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Hi anyone know where i can score some "Italian Sweet Basil" not the Thai Variety? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerspace Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Foodmart. Unfortunately a long drive, in Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Villamart in Chalong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 If you go to a big Tesco they may have seeds for sweet basil. I got some in Chiangrai and happily it has overtaken the garden., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagallim Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 This recent article on a hydronponics farm in Phuket mentions that they grow Italian basil. Could be worth visiting: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuketbusiness/2013/Phuket-Business-Feature-Hydroponics-a-happy-medium-21476.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragzilb Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 is it seeds you want or for cooking?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeichen Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I know slightly off topic, but I really haven't notices a huge difference in flavor from thai sweet basil horapa and italian varieties. Is it really that different? I haven't had the italian kind in over 20 years so frankly I don't remember, but seems close to me. Now the other thai types like grapao and manglak are completely different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdaz Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Foodland has bigger packs of it than Big C Extra. It's not bad, I use it to make fresh pesto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 There is quite a difference side by side. Same family but same same but different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noitom Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Maybe Emporium or Paragon supermarkets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagallim Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 (edited) Wow, incredible difference between Thai and Italian basil. Add to that, this is the Phuket forum, and what is available locally? Bottom line you can get it in Villa Market, or try some of the farms that have been quoted. Edited July 7, 2013 by pagallim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunsetT Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I know slightly off topic, but I really haven't notices a huge difference in flavor from thai sweet basil horapa and italian varieties. Is it really that different? I haven't had the italian kind in over 20 years so frankly I don't remember, but seems close to me. Now the other thai types like grapao and manglak are completely different. ..............and I think hoorapa is far superior.............far more robust...........basil flavour is lost in cooking................and even too delicate when you add it at the end. I love the hoorapa with the lemon flavour............delicious. I wish they used it in more Thai dishes. Krapao is not special for me. Give me Kee mao any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 This recent article on a hydronponics farm in Phuket mentions that they grow Italian basil. Could be worth visiting: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuketbusiness/2013/Phuket-Business-Feature-Hydroponics-a-happy-medium-21476.html Ok, this one helps thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyman Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 Visited the farm yesterday gates closed so my wife called the lady, what a pleasure that was, i only wanted 300g but she drove out and delivered it, this is obviously a labour of love for her and if anyone else has some salad needs couldn't recommend her enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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