Herb Sacred Basil
Ocimum tenuiflora, Also known as Tulsi or Holy basil and is cultivated for religious and medicinal purposes, and as a essential oil, it is widely known across the Indian subcontinent as a medicinal plant and a herbal tea, this plant is revered as an elixir of life.
Certified organic 75 seed/pkt
Start seeds indoors before last frost or direct seed after risk of frost has passed. Plant 1/2" deep in moist, rich well draining soil with a soil temp of 21degrees Celsius. Germination takes 8 to 14 days. Basil requires warm soil to germinate and once germinated it requires lots of sun and warmth. Harvest frequently to keep your plants producing and pinch off flowers to prolong harvesting.
Cochrane Family Farm is a Certified organic family farm that follows permaculture practices to continually improve the soil. We do not use any chemical sprays or other chemical inputs and only grow hand tended heirloom varieties of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. We do not grow any vegetable or herb hybrids. Because of these practices our seeds are well adapted and vigorous.
Our organic certification is through ECOCERT Canada Ecocert | Act for a more sustainable world
Herb Sacred Basil