Holy Basil or Tulsi

HERB: HOLY / TULSI BASIL

(OCIMUM TENUIFLORUM)

The green leaved, pink flowered basil is an Indian medicinal rather than culinary herb.

It is rumoured to aid several medical conditions, but as none of these rumours have been definitively confirmed by peer reviewed scientific studies, as always check with your doctor.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP – MAR

Temperate: SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC

Sub – Tropical: AUG – MAR

Tropical: ALL YEAR

Arid: SEP – MAR

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 5.5 – 7

Rich, well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

Sow in trays indoors 5mm deep – transplant 30cm apart

Keep moist.

Frost tender.

Harvest sparingly as this may increase the longevity of the plant in warmer climates.

DAYS TO HARVEST

45 – 50 Days

APPROX 200 SEEDS