FREE: Heirloom Herb ✽ HOLY BASIL ✽ 15 Seeds ✽ Organic

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Holy Basil, also called wholy basil is a unique herb making it's way into American herb gardens. In cooking, holy basil is often added to stir-fry dishes and spicy soups because of its peppery taste. It is widely known across South Asia as Tulsi, a medicinal plant and an herbal tea. It is cultivated for religious and medicinal purposes, and for it's essential oil. I just started making herbal Rama Tulsi Tea from this herb this past year, and it is amazing. The health benefits are numerous as well. Almost ornamental in appearance, this plant has a delightful aroma in the garden, and is extremely easy to care for. I believe the "strong shall survive" in my garden. You will appreciate my motto.

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ocimum (OSS-ih-mum)
Species: sanctum (SANK-tum)
Cultivar: Rama

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

This Auction: You will be receiving 15 seeds from my
garden. They will be sent First Class mail. I am happy to say that my seeds tested 99-100% germination within 2 weeks at a temp of 65°F in the spring of 2012. Excellent for beginners!

Propagation Method: From seed, sow seeds indoors 6 weeks before last spring frost. Sow 3-5 seeds per pot. About 10 days before the last spring frost, begin hardening the plants to the outdoors. Transplant your plants to a sunny location.