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Temperate Tulsi Holy Basil Seeds (Organic)

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Description

This annual herb grows in temperate regions and develops purple-tinged stems and aromatic leaves. It can be planted in herb beds, vegetable gardens, and mixed plantings. The plant thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. Regular harvesting encourages branching and enhances leaf production. Direct sow in spring or start indoors and transplant after the last frost for best results. Plants reach 18–24 inches and bloom through the summer months. For more herbal allies and pollinator-friendly plants, explore our full collection of herb seeds .

Variety Details

  • Botanical name: Ocimum tenuiflorum
  • Plant type: Annual
  • Growth habit: Upright
  • Crop category: Herb
  • Recorded feature: Does Not Require Support
  • Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

  • Germination temperature: Soil Temperature: 70–85°F Planting Depth: 1/4" Germination: 7–14 Days Height At Maturity: 18"–24" Days To Maturity: 60–90…
  • Maturity: Soil Temperature: 70–85°F Planting Depth: 1/4" Germination: 7–14 Days Height At Maturity: 18"–24" Days To Maturity: 60–90…
  • Light: Full Sun/Part Sun
  • Planting season: Spring
  • Starting location: Direct Sow or Start Indoors & Transplant

Match Temperate Tulsi Holy Basil to the light, soil, and temperature information recorded for the species. Some herbs are direct sown, while others benefit from a protected start or species-specific pretreatment, so retain the packet for reference. Keep seed media from drying during establishment without leaving it saturated. Once plants are growing, harvest modestly so foliage remains for continued development. Assign perennial herbs a long-term location, and consider containers for species with a spreading habit.

Before sowing Temperate Tulsi Holy Basil, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 5.0"L x 2.625"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Does Not Require Support
  • Good for Drying

Characteristics

Organic Status: Certified Organic Product
USDA Growing Zone: 4 - 10
Growth Habit : Upright
Life Cycle : Annual
Plant Usage : Medicinal Plant
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Soil pH : 7.1 - 7.5
Starting Location : Direct Sow
Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant
Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun
Useful Plant Part : Leaves
Organic Certifier: Oregon Tilth

Planting & Care

Soil & Water:Plant prefers full sun, fertile soil, and regular watering.

Planting & Growing: Sow in spring. Barely cover seed, tamping firmly and keeping evenly moist, warm and in the light until germination. Thin or transplant to 1 foot apart. Can be kept in pots.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvesting of leaves (beginning at 40 days) should be done throughout the season to encourage regrowth. Unless desiring to collect seed (at least 120 days after seeding), cut off flowers before forming as they will change taste of leaves. Dry, freeze or use harvest fresh.

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