Organic Holy Basil

Botanical Interests Packet

(Organic Heirloom) Known as the Queen of Herbs in India, Tulsi is considered to be sacred. The health-promoting properties of Holy Basil are said to help the body combat stress and other medical concerns. Plants are very fragrant. Make a delicious tea with a spicy clove, fruity, anise-like aroma by steeping the leaves; add the flowers to intensify the flavor. Grow indoor for a continuous supply of fresh leaves throughout the winter.

Approximate Seeds per Pkt: 140

Botanical Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum

Family: Laminaceae

Native: India

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Plant Dimensions: Up to 24" tall and wide

Variety Information: 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.

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Attributes: Good for Containers

MFG Part Number: 6132(OG)