Basil Seeds – Tulsi Temperate

Tulsi Temperate Basil is a hardy basil variety adapted for cooler growing conditions compared to other types of basil. This plant is known for its strong aroma and bushy growth habit. It performs well in containers, raised beds, and traditional garden planting. This basil is ideal for gardeners seeking a variety that can grow successfully in a wider range of climates.

It thrives best in full sun and well-drained soil. With proper care, the plants can be harvested multiple times during the growing season. Tulsi Temperate Basil can be grown indoors from seed before transitioning outdoors after frostz

Features

• Adapted for cooler and temperate climates

• Strong aromatic growth

• Suitable for container, indoor, and outdoor gardening

• Bushy growth with repeated harvest potentialbas

• Easy to grow from seed

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Ocimum sanctum

• Seed Type: Open-pollinated

• Growth Habit: Upright and branching

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Type: Light, 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 in spring through summer

• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch

• Spacing: 10–14 inches

• Water Requirements: Moderate, avoid standing water

• Harvest Period: Late spring through early fall