Also known as Holy basil, it hints at coffee, chocolate, sweetness, and spice! Used for making medicinal tea and flavoring dishes. Resistant to downy mildew. Sometimes known as spice basil.
Basil – Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil) – Ocimum africanum
Soil & Water: Plant in full sun in fertile soil. Provide even water throughout development.
Planting & Growing: Direct sow, barely covering the seeds, when soil has warmed to at least 70 degrees F.
Harvesting & Storage: Harvest once established, right before flowering begins. Harvest in the cool temps of early morning.
Soil Temperature: 65-70FPlanting Depth: 1/8-1/4″Germination: 5-10 DaysHeight At Maturity: 18-30″Days To Maturity: 60 DaysSun/Shade: Full SunSpacing After Thinning: 4-8″Approx Seeds per Pack: 200
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