Basil - Holy (Tulsi) (200 seeds)

Basil - Holy (Tulsi)

Ocimum tenuiflorum

Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi or Sacred Basil, is one of the most revered herbs in the world, sacred to Hindus and cultivated across India and Southeast Asia for over 5,000 years. Considered the Queen of Herbs in Ayurvedic medicine, it is used as an adaptogenic herb to support the immune system, aid digestion, and relieve stress. The aromatic green leaves with striking purple stems carry a distinctive flavour combining clove, pepper, and anise notes that is both culinary and medicinal in application.

A common ingredient in Thai cuisine and widely enjoyed as a fragrant herbal tea, Holy Basil is as versatile in the kitchen as it is significant in tradition. It grows similarly to other basils but is slower to bolt and flowers prolifically to attract bees and pollinators. Note: seeds require light to germinate — sow on the surface and press lightly without covering.

Planting Season: Spring, Summer
Sow: Surface sow and press lightly; seeds require light to germinate
Spacing: 20-25 cm apart
Height: 40-55 cm; upright and branching
Germination: 5-10 days at 18-21°C; keep surface moist in a bright position
Harvest: 90-100 days; pick leaves regularly and pinch tips to encourage bushy growth
Flavour: Clove, pepper, and anise; aromatic and medicinal

200 seeds