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Holy Basil - Organic

"A sacred and fragrant plant, guardian of gardens and traditions."

$4.49

Number of seeds

Native to India, Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi, is a herb revered for its spiritual and medicinal properties. Used for millennia in Hindu rituals, it is both a symbol of protection and a medicinal plant.

In the garden, it proves robust and fragrant, with irresistible foliage that fills the air with powerful and complex aromas. Its compact habit makes it an ideal companion plant, encouraging biodiversity by attracting numerous beneficial insects.

Bearing a rich history and nourishing both body and mind, the Holy Basil fits perfectly into a nourishing garden where it invites observation and respect for natural cycles.

  • Growing climate: Warm temperate climate
  • Sowing difficulty level: Medium
  • Care required: RegularNote: Sensitive to frost and prolonged cold

Holy basil is used in infusions for its soothing and purifying properties. In Indian tradition, its leaves are often offered in rituals and consumed fresh or dried. A powerful aromatic, it also flavors certain culinary preparations, particularly teas and medicinal decoctions.

Holy Basil - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor seeding

Germination time

5-21 jours

Germination temperature

18° to 22° Celsius

Sowing depth

Surface sowing - without covering the soil

Transplantation

Easy transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 75 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3a

Distance between plants

40 cm

Distance between rows

60 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

acidic pH

Average plant height

45 cm

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