Holy Basil Herb Seeds For Planting (Ocimum sanctum)
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Green holy basil (Ocimum sanctum), also known as Tulsi, is a revered herb in Ayurvedic medicine and Hindu spirituality, native to the Indian subcontinent. Its vibrant green leaves emit a distinctive, aromatic fragrance with notes of clove and pepper. The plant is valued in traditional remedies for its purported therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and adaptogenic effects, often consumed as a tea or extract. In religious contexts, it holds sacred significance, symbolizing purity and devotion, and is commonly used in rituals and offerings.
Seed Count
500 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Pollinator Friendly
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: Sow indoors in CowPots, 6 to 8 weeks prior to the last frost. Direct sow or transplant when temperatures are above 65F. Grow indoors with grow lights or directly outside with natural light.
SEED PREP
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SOWING DEPTH
Sow 1/16" under
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Full sunlight
SOIL CONDITIONS
Well-drained, rich soil
MOISTURE NEEDS
Water daily
GERMINATION
Sprouts in 7 to 14 days
PLANT HEIGHT
Grows 12" to 18" tall
PLANT WIDTH
12" to 18" wide
PLANT SPACING
Space plants 12" apart
REPELS INSECTS
Mosquitoes, flies, aphids
HERB USES
Culinary & medicinal
SEASON
Annual herb
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Ocimum sanctum
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Very easy to germinate.
PLANT SETTING
Grow in pots to save space
