Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum)
Tulsi also called holy basil is considered in India as "the Queen of plants" because of its purifying and soothing properties for body and mind. It has been used for thousands of years to increase stress adaptability and endurance, detoxify the body and restore balance. Delectable flavor.
BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Ocimum sanctum
Common names: Basil, Tulsi
English: Holy Basil
Family: Lamiaceae
MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Pinch the terminal shoots of the basil regularly to prevent early bolting.
Plant type: Annual |
Flower color: Pink |
Quantity: Envelope of about 100 seeds |
Exposure: Full sun |
Shape: Bushy |
Soil: Rich |
Watering: Regular |
Sowing: Inside |
Plantation: In the garden after the risk of frost |
Days to maturity: 75 days |
Germination: 5 to 20 days |
Plant spacing: 25 cm |
Row spacing: 30 cm |
Depth: On the surface |
Width: 25 cm to 30 cm |
Height: 30 cm to 40 cm |
Color: Green |
Family: Lamiaceae |
Characteristic: Aromatic |