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Ocimum tenuiflorum
Purple Holy Basil bears leaves that are mottled green and purple, more intensely purple as plants mature. This is a holy herb. The breezes that blow through Tulsi plants, make the surrounding areas blessed, pure & holy. In India, holy basil is known as Tulsi, which translates as ‘incomparable one’ It is also known to protect the home or shrine it is grown near. As a cooking herb, holy basil is added to stir-fry dishes & spicy soups.
| Germination Time (Days) | 14 – 21 |
| Maturity Time (Days) | 140 – 180 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 1.5 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 25 – 40 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | – |
| pH | 5 – 6.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | 21 – 24 |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Raise Seedlings |
| Seed Preparation | – |
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height
30-60 cm (1-2 feet)
Season of Interest
Spring / Summer / Fall
Temperature Range
20-30 (68-86 Fahrenheit)
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Annual, but in warmer climates, it can behave as a perennial.
Frost Hardy / Tender
Tender
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full Sun / Part Shade
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Direct / Raise seedlings
Soil
Well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
pH
6.0 - 7.5
Soil Temperature
20-30 C (68-86 F)
Seed Preparation
Soak seeds overnight in warm water to enhance germination.
Sowing Depth
0.6 cm (1/4 inch)
Plant Spacing
30-45 cm (12-18 inches)
Row spacing
45-60 cm (18-24 inches)
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Germination Time (Days)
5-10 days
Harvest Time (Days)
30-40 days after germination. Continuously harvest leaves as needed.
Good Companion Plants
Tomatoes, Cabbage, Marigolds, Nasturtiums, Mint, Chamomile
Bad Companion Plants
Fennel, Brassicas (Broccoli, Cauliflower), Cucumber
Pests
Aphids, Whiteflies, Spider Mites
Diseases
Downy Mildew, Fusarium Wilt, Powdery Mildew
ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.
We as a company endeavor to provide to the public, Organic, Old Fashioned, Heritage, and Open-pollinated seeds that have not been genetically modified.
We purchased the business in November 2018 and renamed it to ABSeeds (All ‘Bout Seeds) to make the title shorter and represent what we hope to achieve with this business in the years ahead.
Seeds that we can’t grow ourselves we will acquire from people who grow for us, or we may purchase seeds from reputable heritage seed companies.
ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.
