Thai Holy Basil (Tulsi) Herb Seeds – Sacred Aromatic Leaves
Quantity: Aprrox: 400 / 1g Seeds ⓘ
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Thai Holy Basil (Tulsi) Herb Seeds – Sacred Aromatic Leaves
Thai Holy Basil (Tulsi) Herb Seeds – Sacred Aromatic Leaves
Features
Sow 1/4 inch deep in warm soil. Space 10–14 inches. Full sun. Pinch flower spikes.
How To Grow
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IMPORTED PACK:
Experience the distinctive, peppery-clove flavor of Thai Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum ‘Krathum’)—a revered herb in Southeast Asian cuisine and traditional medicine.
Grow Your Own Sacred Herb for Culinary & Wellness Uses!
Thai Holy Basil, known locally as Tulsi or Krathum, features narrow green leaves and purple stems. Its pungent aroma and spicy flavor make it a favorite for stir-fries (like Pad Krapow), soups, herbal teas, and stress-relief infusions.
Product Features:
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Seed Type: Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Seed Count: 300+ seeds per packet
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Germination Rate: 80–90%
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Germination Time: 7–12 days
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Leaf Flavor: Spicy-peppery with clove and licorice notes
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Plant Habit: Upright, 40–60 cm tall with branching stems
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Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch
Growing Conditions (Pakistan):
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Sowing Season (Direct or Nursery): February to May
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Transplanting (If Started Indoors): 3–4 weeks after sowing, once seedlings show 4–6 true leaves
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Temperature Range: 20 °C – 30 °C
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Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
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Watering: Moderate—keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
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Soil: Rich, well-drained loamy soil amended with compost; pH 6.0–7.0
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Spacing: 30 cm between plants
Why Grow Thai Holy Basil?
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Culinary staple: essential for authentic Thai cookery—stir-fries, curries & soups
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Medicinal uses: traditional adaptogen for stress relief and respiratory health
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Pollinator friendly: small white flowers attract bees and beneficial insects
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Easy care: thrives in containers or garden beds and tolerates heat
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Continuous harvest: pinch tops regularly to encourage bushy growth and fresh leaves
View our Basil Planting Guide to learn more.