Holy Basil

Germinates in: 5-10 days. First harvest: 50-60 days. Second harvest: around 70 days.

Pinch the growing tips when the plant is 4” to 6” tall. This will promote leaf growth and prevent the plant from growing too lanky; If your plant flowers, pinch the flowers off and use them as a garnish! Prefers rich and fertile soil with a minimum of six hours of sunlight each day; When planted alongside tomatoes, basil is said to improve their taste!

Begin harvesting when plant is between 15 cm to 20 cm (6 inches to 8 inches) tall (30 days after planting); To continually harvest, snip the stem just above the point where two large leaves meet; During harvest, make sure to leave at least 10 cm (4 inches) of stem from the base of the plant to allow for a repeat harvest.

High in vitamin A and C, calcium, zinc, iron & chlorophyll.

Not only is tulsi considered a holy plant in Hinduism; it has also been mentioned in the ancient science of Ayurveda and naturopathic medicines to help with fevers and kidney stones.