Tulsi / Holy Basil: Rama

Rama Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) is the most well known variety used in Indian Ayurvedic herbalism, where it's known as "tulsi." Rama Holy Basil also has been traditionally used in Thai cuisine. Stout plants produce highly aromatic leaves with an earthy basil scent, with undertones of licorice and clove. The fastest of the three varieties we offer in our catalog.

Seeds are certified organic.

Size: Packet: 200 seeds (0.1 gram), OG

Rama Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) is the most well known variety used in Indian Ayurvedic herbalism, where it's known as "tulsi." Rama Holy Basil also has been traditionally used in Thai cuisine. Stout plants produce highly aromatic leaves with an earthy basil scent, with undertones of licorice and clove. The fastest of the three varieties we offer in our catalog.

80 days from seed for leaf harvests. Annual.
Seeds are certified organic.

Common Name:
Rama Tulsi / Holy Basil
Scientific Name:
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Description:
Stout plants produce aromatic leaves with a scent reminiscent of licorice and clove.
Plant Lifespan:
Perennial
Cold Hardiness (F):
Zone 9b (25 to 30)
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:
Mid-Spring-Summer
Seeding Depth:
1/16 in.
Days to Sprout:
7-21
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):
65-70
Plant Spacing:
18-36 in.
Plant Height:
2 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:
80-90

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