Kapoor Tulsi Seeds (Organic)

Kapoor Tulsi Basil (Ocimum americanum var. pilosum), also called Holy Basil or Spice Basil, is an annual herb with a unique spicy aroma carrying hints of coffee and chocolate. The compact, very full plants produce purple flowers that make them both ornamental and beneficial, and the leaves are prized for teas, cooking, and medicinal use.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Ocimum americanum var. pilosum
• Type: Annual herb, organic
• Days to maturity: 60 days
• Germination: 5 to 10 days
• Soil temperature: 65 to 70 degrees F
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/8 to 1/4 inch
• Spacing after thinning: 4 to 8 inches
• Height at maturity: 18 to 30 inches
• Seeds per pack: about 250 (about 42,967 per 1 oz bulk)

Best for

• Herbal teas and tinctures
• Culinary seasoning with a spicy, sweet note
• Medicinal and wellness herb gardens
• Pollinator and beneficial-insect plantings
• Garden beds, borders, and containers

How to grow

Sow 1/8 to 1/4 inch deep in soil around 65 to 70 degrees F. Seeds germinate in 5 to 10 days. Grow in full sun and thin plants to 4 to 8 inches apart. Plants reach 18 to 30 inches and mature in about 60 days. Regular pruning encourages fresh growth and prolongs the harvest.

Flavor profile

Mildly spicy and sweet with clove-like, anise notes and a hint of coffee and chocolate, a warm flavor well suited to teas and cooking.

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