Basil Seeds – Tulsi (Holy Basil)

Tulsi Basil, also known as Holy Basil, is a highly aromatic variety valued for its strong scent and vigorous growth. This variety produces lush foliage and thrives in warm climates with full sunlight. Tulsi Basil is suitable for container gardening, indoor seed starting, and outdoor planting once temperatures are consistently warm.

The plants grow with a branching habit and can be harvested multiple times throughout the season. Tulsi Basil is a popular choice among gardeners who enjoy growing diverse and fragrant basil varieties.

Features

• Highly aromatic basil variety

• Vigorous and branching plant structure

• Suitable for indoor starting and outdoor planting

• Works well in containers, raised beds, and garden plots

• Can be harvested multiple times during the growing season

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum

• Seed Type: Open-pollinated

• Growth Habit: Upright and branching

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Days to Maturity: Approximately 70–90 days

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in Zones 4–11

• Planting Season:

  • Indoors: Late winter to early spring

  • Outdoors: After frost, spring through early summer

• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch

• Spacing: 10–14 inches

• Watering Needs: Moderate, avoid waterlogging

• Harvest Period: Late spring through fall