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PLANT IN

Late March - July

SUN/SHADE

Full sun

PLANTING DEPTH

1/4 inch

SPACE SEEDS

1 inch

DAYS TO GERMINATE

7 - 14 days

MATURE HEIGHT

12 - 18 inches

Medicinal Herbs

Tulsi Holy Basil

Tulsi Holy Basil

(Ocimum tenuiflorum)

1 5

Quick Info

PLANT IN

Late March - July

SUN/SHADE

Full sun

PLANTING DEPTH

1/4 inch

SPACE SEEDS

1 inch

DAYS TO GERMINATE

7 - 14 days

MATURE HEIGHT

12 - 18 inches
(Ocimum tenuiflorum)
Tulsi is the Sanskrit name for Holy Basil, grown for thousands of years in India and throughout Southeast Asia. It is an important medicinal herb, especially in Ayurvedic medicine, and is believed to help the body manage stress and promote overall well being. Tulsi grows like other basils, but leaves are a softer green with narrow, light purple flower spikes. The strong flavored, aromatic leaves can be used fresh or dried. They are traditionally infused in hot water to make an herbal tea as a healing balm.

Seed Count: Approx. 1000 / Weight: 500 mg

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Quick Info

PLANT IN

Late March - July

SUN/SHADE

Full sun

PLANTING DEPTH

1/4 inch

SPACE SEEDS

1 inch

DAYS TO GERMINATE

7 - 14 days

MATURE HEIGHT

12 - 18 inches

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GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

ANNUAL

Summer/fall harvest. Heat-loving, frost tender.

TO PLANT DIRECTLY IN THE GARDEN

In late spring when night temperatures stay above 50°F (10°C), sow seeds 1 inch apart in well worked, fertile soil in full sun. Cover 1/4 inch deep, firm soil and keep seedbed moist. Germination takes 1 to 2 weeks. After seedlings are well established, thin or transplant 6 to 8 inches apart to allow plants room to mature.

TO START EARLY INDOORS

Sow 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix, 4 to 6 weeks before last expected frost. Keep warm and evenly moist, and provide a good light source.

When seedlings are large enough to handle and weather is warm and settled, acclimate gradually to outdoor conditions before planting in the garden.

GROWING NOTES

Remember—it is critical to plant basil in the garden only after late spring day and nighttime temperatures stay above 50°F (10°C). Pinch off growing tips when plants are 6 to 8 inches tall to encourage branching. Harvest sprays of leaves by cutting stems just above two new sprouting lateral branches to get lush regrowth. Keep flower buds pinched off to extend harvesting and feed and water regularly to promote new growth.