Description
Known as the Queen of Herbs in India, tulsi is considered to be sacred. This type of holy basil is also known as kapoor or temperate basil. It is distinguished by it’s bubble-gum scent, frost-tolerance and fast-growing nature. It’s health-promoting properties are said to help combat stress and other medical concerns. If allowed to flower, it is a bee magnet and it may reseed. Grow indoors for a continuous supply of fresh leaves throughout the winter.
Variety
This green-leaved, purplish-pink flowered tulsi basil has the aroma of bubble gum with a spicy, fruity flavor. It is also known as kapoor or temperate tulsi and has yet to be identified with a scientific name.
Family: Laminaceae
Type: Basil
Native: Unknown
Hardiness: Frost-Tolerant Annual
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Plant Dimensions: Up to 24″ Tall and Wide
Attributes: Frost Tolerant, Good for Containers
Sowing
When to Sow Outside
1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 65°-85°F. Successive Sowings: Recommend 3 or 4 successive sowings every 3 weeks after initial sowing.
When to Start Inside
Recommended. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Transplant when your nighttime temperatures are above 50°F.
Days to Emerge: 5-10 Days
Seed Depth: 1/4″
Seed Spacing: A Group of 2 Seeds Every 12″
Row Spacing: 12″
Thinning: When 2″ Tall, Thin to 1 Every 12″
Growing
Harvesting
Basil flavor is best before the plant flowers. Harvest up to 1/3 of the plant at a time, leaving enough for the plant to be healthy and keep producing. Harvest prior to a hard freeze.
Specifications
Type: Organic
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