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