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Contains about 1 gram of seeds
$1.95
SKU: GS-7341-BAS-DT
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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.
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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Good to know
Highly fragrant and prized for culinary, medicinal, and herbal tea preparations
Excellent magnet for pollinators, attracting bees and beneficial insects all summer long
Very adaptable to pot growing and container culture
Highly sensitive to cold air and frost; must be harvested or brought indoors before autumn temperatures drop
Requires regular pinching of young growing tips to prevent premature flowering and keep growth bushy
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