pj123 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Tried three so called Gourmet Markets today for fresh herbs. I think I need to start growing my own. Any idea where I can get fresh thyme and basil? As an alternative, long term solution, advice on growing herbs in Thailand would be welcome. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutsiwarrior Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 good luck, I tried to find western 'sweet basil' everywhere including seeds to grow my own with no success...them 'Royal Project' places might be worth investigating... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pj123 Posted October 9, 2018 Author Share Posted October 9, 2018 I will be in Austria next week so I will look for some seeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.d Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 My local Foodland (Ramintra) has them on occasion. Rather small packs and quite expensive but fresh type not the dried type. If I am there today, I will look again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 On 10/9/2018 at 7:45 PM, tutsiwarrior said: good luck, I tried to find western 'sweet basil' everywhere including seeds to grow my own with no success...them 'Royal Project' places might be worth investigating... I got a packet of Genovese Basil seed in the UK (2000 seeds for about 40B) and I grow that on my balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.d Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Foodland Ramintra has fresh thyme and lemon thyme today among others. Did not see basil, but its not a large foodland branch like Lad Phrao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutsiwarrior Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 9 hours ago, KittenKong said: I got a packet of Genovese Basil seed in the UK (2000 seeds for about 40B) and I grow that on my balcony. yeah, this is what I was lookin' to do, grow the basil in a plastic planter box on my front terrace...do you use regular potting soil in bags from the market? could maybe get my ex or my son to find the seeds in the UK and ship them out in an envelope... I found some seeds for romaine (cos) lettuce at our local talaat...my favorite lettuce and not available where I live... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 3 hours ago, tutsiwarrior said: yeah, this is what I was lookin' to do, grow the basil in a plastic planter box on my front terrace...do you use regular potting soil in bags from the market? could maybe get my ex or my son to find the seeds in the UK and ship them out in an envelope... Yes, I grow them in a planting box with some decent compost (watch out: most compost here is poor quality). A packet of seed weighs next to nothing and so the postage wont cost more than the minimum for a letter. Seeds are available on Amazon, or cheaper at a garden centre. 2000 seeds make a lot of pesto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjun12 Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 I have tried getting friends to mail seeds from the US but they never get here. Do you think Thai customs is seizing them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melvinmelvin Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Have seen fresh basil in Villa Market, Sukhumvit soi 33 / soi 33-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 11:19 AM, kjun12 said: I have tried getting friends to mail seeds from the US but they never get here. Do you think Thai customs is seizing them? If they are loose or unmarked, maybe. I doubt there would be any problems with sealed commercial sachets bought in a shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Plenty of very fresh and nice Italian basin, Thyme and oregano all reasonably priced at Makro stores, ( i buy mine at the Ladprao Rd store) about 70 baht for a good size bunch of these fresh herbs, look for them in the fridge next to the organic section... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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