{"product_id":"basil-holy-tulsi-200-seeds","title":"Basil - Holy (Tulsi) (200 seeds)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBasil - Holy (Tulsi)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOcimum tenuiflorum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoly 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring, Summer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface sow and press lightly; seeds require light to germinate\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-25 cm apart\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-55 cm; upright and branching\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-10 days at 18-21°C; keep surface moist in a bright position\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90-100 days; pick leaves regularly and pinch tips to encourage bushy growth\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clove, pepper, and anise; aromatic and medicinal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e200 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rasmussen Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58707130286383,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/4098\/4879\/files\/Basil_-_Holy_Tulsi_200_seeds_93180509-6923-4414-bf2c-553e58458312.png?v=1794439979","url":"https:\/\/rasmussengardens.co.nz\/products\/basil-holy-tulsi-200-seeds","provider":"Rasmussen Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}