![Basil Holy/Tulsi Organic](http://southernagriculture.com/cdn/shop/products/CopyofAddison-2022-08-19T143243.602_1024x.jpg?v=1660937636)
![Basil Holy/Tulsi Organic](http://southernagriculture.com/cdn/shop/products/CopyofAddison-2022-08-19T143303.892_1024x.jpg?v=1660937637)
Botanical Interests, Inc.
Basil Holy/Tulsi Organic
Botanical Name: Ocimum sp.
Family: Laminaceae
Native: Unknown
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
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: We 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: ¼"
Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 12"
Row Spacing: 12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
Harvesting: Basil flavor is best before the plant flowers. Harvest up to ⅓ of the plant at a time, leaving enough for the plant to be healthy and keep producing. Harvest prior to a hard freeze.
Shop with confidence when you shop at Southern Agriculture. All of our items are in stock and ship from Tulsa, Oklahoma. If you have any questions you can email us at Sales@SouthernAgriculture.com
Would you prefer to shop in-store? We have six locations located in Tulsa, Broken Arrow, and Owasso Oklahoma.