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Features
Family
Laminaceae
Native
Unknown
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
About Tulsi Holy Basil Seeds
Ocimum sp.
This green-leaved, purplish-pink flowered tulsi basil has the aroma of bubble gum, with a spicy, fruity flavor. It is also known as kapoor or temperate tulsi, and has yet to be identified with a scientific name.
Planting Basil
Plant Spacing
A group of 2 seeds every 12"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 72 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 12" |
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 2 seeds every 12" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12" |
| Germination | 5 – 10 Days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Transplant when your nighttime temperatures are above 50°F. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 65°–85°F. Successive Sowings: We recommend 3 or 4 successive sowings every 3 weeks after initial sowing. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Basil flavor is best before the plant flowers. Harvest up to ⅓ of the plant at a time, leaving enough for the plant to be healthy and keep producing. Harvest prior to a hard freeze. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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54 reviews
- TerryRated 4 out of 5 stars5/7/26Great germination rate.
The germination was great, and the plants are thriving. My only question is which Holy Basil variety the seeds are.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests5/7/26Hey Terry,
We're so happy to hear about your fantastic germination rate and thriving Tulsi Holy Basil plants! As for the variety, as mentioned on the product page "This type of holy basil is also known as kapoor, or temperate basil." We hope that helps. Thanks for sharing your growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- DANIELA C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/1/26So far, so good
Good germination, little babies look beautiful. Thank you for carrying this variety.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/4/26Hey Daniela,
We're so happy to hear your Tulsi Holy Basil Seeds are off to such a great start with good germination! Tulsi is truly special with its wonderful aromatic leaves and all the benefits it brings to the garden. We love carrying this variety because it's such a treasure for gardeners who appreciate both beauty and functionality in their herbs. You're going to absolutely love watching these babies develop into full, lush plants! Keep on growing 🌻️
- SimplyBelle L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/10/26Tulsi Holy Basil Seeds Review, La. Zone 9A
The Tulsi Holy Basil seeds did really well this season in La. Zone 9A. I would recommend them for purchase.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/12/26Hey SimplyBelle,
We're so thrilled to hear your Tulsi Holy Basil Seeds did really well in Louisiana Zone 9A! It's wonderful that these sacred beauties thrived in your climate. Thanks for the recommendation - it's going to help so many other gardeners in similar zones know they can grow this amazing herb successfully! There's nothing quite like having fresh tulsi for tea and all its wonderful benefits right from your own garden. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Heather L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/13/26Fast germination
These popped up within a couple days, and are growing beautifully, germination rate for me was 100% under grow lights and using a humidity dome.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/15/26Hey Heather,
100% germination rate and fast sprouting within just a couple of days - that's awesome! It sounds like you've got the perfect setup with your grow lights and humidity dome. Your Tulsi plants are going to be absolutely wonderful, and there's nothing quite like the aroma and benefits of fresh homegrown holy basil! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this wonderful success story with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Keivalya P.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars11/25/25Seeds were not so good tbh
I will try to plant them again in Spring. I planted them in late summer, which might not have been ideal.
:)
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests11/28/25Hey Keivalya,
Thank you for your honest 3-star review and for sharing your experience with the Tulsi Holy Basil Seeds! You're absolutely right that timing can make a huge difference with these seeds, and late summer is definitely more challenging for getting tulsi established.
Tulsi really loves warm soil and consistent moisture to get going, but it also needs enough time to develop before cooler weather sets in. Spring planting is perfect timing because it gives the plants the whole growing season to establish those strong root systems and really take off. You'll likely see much better germination and growth when you try again in spring!
Tulsi can be a bit particular about its growing conditions, but once it gets established, it's such a rewarding herb to grow. The plants become these beautiful, aromatic bushes that just keep producing those wonderful leaves all season long.
We really appreciate you giving them another shot in spring - that patience and willingness to work with the plant's natural timing usually pays off big time with tulsi. Your experience with the seasonal timing will definitely be helpful for other gardeners who might be wondering about the best time to start their seeds!
Keep on growing 🌻️