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Ocimum basilicum 'Holy (Tulsi)'
Basil, Holy (Tulsi)
Temperate Tulsi, also known as "Kapoor" Tulsi. Tulsi, considered a sacred plant in the Hindu religion,has been cultivated for at least 3,000 years. Today's plant scientists classify Sacred Basil as an "adaptogen"—a substance that helps us adapt mentally and physically to stressful circumstances. One whiff of its exquisite aroma and you'll understand why!
- Holy basil with clove-spice aroma
- More pungent and medicinal than sweet basil
- Harvest tips often to delay flowering
- Excellent in tea, Thai dishes, and herbal use
- Category: Herbs
- Breeder: Heirloom
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 18-30 in
- Spread: 12-18 in
- Spacing: 12 in
- Temperature: 45 to 95°f
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ocimum basilicum 'Holy (Tulsi)'
Plant after the weather turns warm and give full sun, rich soil, and steady moisture. Pinch growing tips often to delay flowering and encourage branching. Harvest lightly but regularly so plants stay leafy and productive.