Tulsi (Holy Basil)
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Tender perennial

Tulsi (Holy Basil)

Ocimum tenuiflorum

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About Plant: Tulsi (Holy Basil)

A fragrant warm-season basil relative grown for aromatic leaves and flowers, usually treated as an annual in cold climates.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun
WaterLow to moderate
SoilWell-drained (6.0–7.5)
Spacing12–18 inches
Height18–30 inches
Time to Harvest60-90
Planting Depth1/8–1/4 inch
Germination Time7–21 days

Expert Growing Tips

Harvest lightly once established and let some flowers feed pollinators.