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Purple Sacred Basil Seeds *
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Purple Sacred Basil Seeds
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Number of Seeds per Pack:
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Purple Sacred Basil Seeds
The
Purple Sacred Basil
, also known as
Tulsi
or
Sacred Kha Prao
is considered very holy in the Hindu religion. It is grown near temples and in gardens all over India. A special structure is built in the yard and the
Tulsi
is planted in it.
The
Holy basil
plant is said to help the spirit have a safe passage to the next life and to reduce pollution in homes.
The clove-scented leaves are popular in salads and other dishes. The leaves can also be steamed in tea for flavor and for relief from cold/cough, headaches and colds. Herbal medicine says it is best to place fresh leaves in in a pot of freshly boiled water and cover the patient with a sheet so they can breath the vapor of this herb.
This variety of
Basil
will have to to be taken indoors during winters and it has zero tolerance for even cool air. This
Basil
and can be planted indoors in pots.
As with all
basils
, you can also use this basil in the garden as a natural insecticide to repel aphids, mites, and tomato hornworms.
Also available:
Red Rubin Basil Seeds
Osmin Basil Seeds
Purple Ruffles Basil Seeds
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Companion Plants for Basil : These plants will grow well with Basil
Tomatoes
- Basil is said to make Tomatoes taste better
Peppers
Oregano
Asparagus
- Basil repels Asparagus beetle
Petunias
Chamomile
- Increases the essential oils in herbs (incl. Basil)
Anise
- Increases the essential oils in herbs (incl. Basil)
Basil repels mosquitos and flies
Repellent Plants for Basil: Avoid planting these within close proximity to Basil
Common Rue
Sage
Additional Details
Family:
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus:
Ocimim (OSS-ih-mum)
Species:
sanctum (SANK-tum)
Cultivar:
Purple Sacred
AKA:
Sacred Kha Prao, Tulsi
Category:
Herbs, Annual
Seed Type:
Open Pollinated
Height:
18-24 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
9-23 in (22-30cm), 12-15 in. (45-60 cm)
Germination Time:
12-18 days
Days to Maturity:
75-90 days
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall. Blooms repeatedly
Foliage:
Grown for foliage, Aromatic
Soil Requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic), 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline), 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Propagation Methods:
From seed, direct sow outdoors after last frost.
Other Details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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