Krishna Tulsi (Holy Basil)

Seed Count: Approx. 100 Seeds Days to Maturity: 65 Days Description: Krishna Tulsi, also known as Holy basil, is an herbaceous member of the mint family that is originally native to India.  This cute plant boasts purple stems, dark green to magenta leaves, purple flowers, and a strong scent.  Krishna Tulsi grows 12-24 inches tall, with lots of hairy branches.   It has a peppery taste, and is usually used to make tea that's very aromatic and flavorful. I personally like to use this basil variety to surround my pepper and tomato plants, since its strong scent keeps the tomato horn worms from finding them.  Krishna Tulsi lives year long in my garden, and only dies when it gets hit with several days of cold (30-40 degree) weather.  It grows best in zones 9-12, plus it can easily be grown as a potted plant, and brought indoors during cold weather. How To Grow Sowing:  Since basil loves warm weather, it grows best when the soil has warmed and there is no chance of frost. In cool climates, st