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Holy Basil (Tulsi)

Holy Basil (Tulsi)

Ocimum tenuiflorum

Medium difficultyAll SeasonVegetables
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
10" pot
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Start from
Nursery raise and transplant

About Holy Basil (Tulsi)

Holy Basil (Tulsi) is a sacred, hardy perennial herb integral to Indian households. It thrives in warm weather and adapts beautifully to medium-sized pots on sunny terraces. Choosing a compact, high-leaf-density variety ensures a robust plant that can withstand regular harvesting for teas and traditional remedies.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate (50-70%)
Rain sensitivity
High (Prone to fungal issues)

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–59
Stage 3
Harvest
Day 60–90

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