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Tulsi - Holy Basil

$4.00

Ocimum tenuiflorum, commonly known as tulsi or holy basil, is a treasured herb grown for its aromatic foliage, pollinator-friendly flowers, and long history of use in herbal traditions. Plants produce branching stems clothed in fragrant leaves with notes of clove, spice, and basil.

Throughout summer, upright spikes of soft purple and white flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, bringing life and movement to the garden. Tulsi combines beautifully with vegetables, flowers, and other culinary herbs while adding both beauty and fragrance to planting schemes.

Fast-growing and heat-loving, tulsi thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Regular harvesting encourages bushier plants and continuous production. Flowers may be left for pollinators or harvested for tea and herbal preparations.

Seeds will collect in your Trug until you checkout.

Ocimum tenuiflorum, commonly known as tulsi or holy basil, is a treasured herb grown for its aromatic foliage, pollinator-friendly flowers, and long history of use in herbal traditions. Plants produce branching stems clothed in fragrant leaves with notes of clove, spice, and basil.

Throughout summer, upright spikes of soft purple and white flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, bringing life and movement to the garden. Tulsi combines beautifully with vegetables, flowers, and other culinary herbs while adding both beauty and fragrance to planting schemes.

Fast-growing and heat-loving, tulsi thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Regular harvesting encourages bushier plants and continuous production. Flowers may be left for pollinators or harvested for tea and herbal preparations.

Seeds will collect in your Trug until you checkout.

Product Details

Lifecycle: Tender Annual

Mature Size: 18–36 in tall × 18–24 in wide

Sun: Full sun

Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil

Harvest Season: Summer through frost

Harvested Part: Leaves and flowering stems

Approximate Seeds Per Packet: 100

USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in most climates

  • Thrives during warm summer weather

  • Highly attractive to bees and other pollinators

  • Produces abundant harvests for fresh or dried tea

  • Excellent in containers, herb gardens, and mixed borders

  • Sensitive to frost

Growing Guide

Sowing Depth

Surface sow or cover lightly with ⅛ inch of soil.

Germination Time

7–14 days

Cold Stratification

Not required.

Starting Indoors

Start 6–8 weeks before the last frost at 70–75°F.

Starting Outdoors

Direct sow only after soil has warmed and frost danger has passed.

Placement & Cultivation

Pinch growing tips regularly to encourage bushier plants and greater leaf production.

Final Spacing

18–24 inches

Water Requirements

Moderate. Water consistently during hot weather.

Soil pH

6.0–7.5

Fertilizer

Light feeding is sufficient.

Pests & Diseases

Occasionally affected by aphids or Japanese beetles.

Harvest & Use

When to Harvest

Begin harvesting once plants are well established and continue throughout the season.

Drying & Storage

Dry leaves and flowering stems on screens or in small bundles.

Flavor Profile

Warm, spicy, clove-like flavor with notes of pepper and basil.

Tea Garden Companions

Lemon Balm, Chamomile, Lemongrass, and Stevia.

Part of the Proper Useful Tea Garden Collection

This plant was selected for its beauty, usefulness, and suitability for homegrown herbal teas. Grow individually or combine with other Tea Garden Collection varieties to create a productive garden that supplies fresh and dried herbs throughout the growing season.