200 Holy Basil Seeds Garden Herb Ocimum tenuiflorum - Non-GMO

Holy Basil, or Tulsi, is native to southern Asia where it is known as “The Queen of Herbs”. Holy Basil is an Ayurvedic herb with a long history of medicinal, culinary, and sacred uses. With a more compact habit than culinary basil, the spicy leaves are more commonly cooked than used raw. The flower spikes are dark purple with white flowers, contrasting beautifully with bright green foliage.Sowing: Since basil thrives in warm weather, the herb seed for sale grows best when the soil has warmed and there is no chance of frost. Gardeners with short growing seasons may want to start their Thai basil seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost date, sowing them thinly in flats and providing heat to speed germination. Transplant 15-18" apart. To direct sow, plant the seeds 1/4" deep in rich soil and full sun, thinning to 15-18" apart when the seedlings develop. Thai basil seeds also grow well indoors or as container plants.Growing: Basil thrives in soil that drains well, yet needs water oft