Basil Indian (Tulsi / Holy Basil) Seeds – Heirloom Aromatic Herb
- Ontario Grown
$1.95
SKU: GS-7341-BAS-DT
- Free shipping on orders over $50 (in Canada)
- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Indian Basil, widely known as Holy Basil or Tulsi, is a revered aromatic herb cherished for its rich clove-and-anise fragrance, medicinal qualities, and herbal tea uses. Producing lush, fragrant foliage with delicate purple-tinted stems and flower spikes, this versatile plant thrives in warm summer conditions. It makes an excellent addition to herb gardens, prayer spaces, tea gardens, and patio containers.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Indian Basil / Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum / Ocimum tenuiflorum)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
- Plant Class: Herb (Annual in Zone 6b / Tender Perennial in warm climates)
- Color: Deep green foliage with purplish stems small lavender-purple flower spikes
- Plant Characteristics: Bushy, branching growth habit; highly aromatic foliage with a sweet, spicy clove aroma
- Suitable Space: Garden beds, raised beds, herb patches, containers, sunny windowsills
- Season: Warm Season (Spring/Summer)
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start indoors late March to mid-April (6–8 weeks before the last spring frost); transplant or direct sow outdoors in late May to early June after temperatures remain consistently above 10°C (50°F).
- Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct light daily)
- Watering Needs: Moderate (prefers well-draining soil; allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings)
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