Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) — tulsi, the holy basil of India, planted at the threshold and tended like family. A clove-like scent, more intense than common basil. Leaves are picked fresh or dried, for the daily tea of the Ayurvedic tradition.
Botanical name: Ocimum tenuiflorum
Sowing: under cover, 30–40 days before planting out
Spacing: 30 cm
Germination: 7–14 days at 22–25 °C
Height: 40–60 cm
Contents: 0.2 g
| Life cycle | Annual |
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