Basil - Tulsi
Ocimum tenuiflorum
£2.25
About
Also known as 'Holy basil', a wonderful medicinal and culinary type of basil . Originating from India and South Asia tulsi has been used in ceremonial and therapeutic settings for many centuries and is often found growing around temples. Its also used in Thai, Indian and Vietnamese cuisines to add a fragrant and heady aroma to dishes. (Approximate seed count - 200)
Sowing calendar
- Sow indoors: March, April, May, June
- Sow outdoors: April, May
- Harvest: June, July, August, September, October
Botany
| Latin name | Ocimum tenuiflorum |
|---|---|
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Ocimum |
| Cold tolerance | moderate |
| Heat preference | high |
| Sunlight | full sun |
| Watering | moderate |
| Max altitude | 1000 |
| Spacing | 30 |
| Soil type | rich |
| Days to maturity | 70 |
Producer
Vital Seeds
Organic and biodynamic open-pollinated seeds, Devon UK
Country: UK
Website: https://vitalseeds.co.uk
