Ocimum sanctum, Sacred Basil, Holy Basil or Tulsi Basil is now known as Ocimum tenuifolium. Widely used in India Tulsi Basil or 'Holy Basil' is closely related to other basil species such as Ocimum basilicum. Holy Basil or Tulsi Basil is used as an insect repellent and also has significance in Hindu religion. Grown from seeds or seedlings available for sale online and planted in spring. Nurseries, Mail Order Nurseries.
Ocimum sanctum, Sacred Basil, Holy Basil or Tulsi Basil seeds and plants
Sacred Basil, Holy Basil or Tulsi Basil is used widely in India as a medicinal, culinary and religious herb. Said to be particularly effective in warding off mosquito's Holy Basil (Tulsi) is fairly easy to grow from seeds and in warmer climates will last year round. Seeds are generally planted in spring once the soil begins to warm.
Holy Basil or 'Tulsi Basil' tends to be a woodier plant than other basil species, and can in fact be grown from cuttings. Ocimum sanctum is the original species name however it is now called
Ocimum tenuiflorum.
The leaves of Holy Basil have more of a purple tinge to them with purple veins appearing as the plant matures. Plant in a warm sunny position and keep moist. Tulsi Basil grows well in pots and containers and is considered to be a 'good luck plant' when planted near a doorway or along an entrance path.
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