{"product_id":"holy-basil","title":"Holy Basil","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"266\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌿 Tulsi (Temperate Holy Basil) — Organic Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"384\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"286\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"307\"\u003eOcimum tenuiflorum\u003c\/em\u003e (syn. \u003cem data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eOcimum sanctum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"334\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"351\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holy Basil, Sacred Basil, Tulasi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"414\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌱 Seed Quality Promise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"662\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAll seeds sold by Yahuah’s Farm are \u003cstrong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"517\"\u003e100% organic, non-GMO, and never chemically treated or coated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eWe do not sell pelleted, dyed, chemically enhanced, or synthetic-treated seeds.\u003cbr data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eWhat you plant should be as pure as the medicine it becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"667\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"706\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAbout Tulsi (Temperate Holy Basil)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"951\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTulsi, often called \u003cstrong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eHoly Basil\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most revered medicinal herbs in the world. Native to India and Southeast Asia, this plant has been grown for thousands of years as a daily tonic, stress-supporting herb, and household medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1228\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"986\"\u003etemperate-adapted strain\u003c\/strong\u003e of Tulsi is better suited for cooler climates than tropical varieties, making it ideal for homesteads, herbalists, and gardens outside the tropics. It grows quickly, produces abundantly, and can be grown as an annual or overwintered indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1354\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTulsi is known as a true \u003cstrong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eadaptogenic herb\u003c\/strong\u003e—supporting the body in times of physical, emotional, and environmental stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1389\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTraditional \u0026amp; Herbal Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1428\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTulsi has been traditionally used as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1685\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• A classic adaptogenic herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003e• A traditional stress-supporting plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003e• A calming nervine\u003cbr data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e• A respiratory-supporting herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003e• A traditional immune-supporting plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003e• A daily tonic herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003e• A warming botanical\u003cbr data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e• A foundational household medicine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1762\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eleaves and flowering tops\u003c\/strong\u003e are the primary traditionally used parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1793\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"2227\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eOcimum tenuiflorum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender perennial (grown as annual in cool zones)\u003cbr data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, bushy\u003cbr data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–30 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–24 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple to lavender\u003cbr data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2046\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late summer\u003cbr data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft green to purple-tinged, aromatic\u003cbr data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spicy, clove-like, sweet\u003cbr data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, butterflies, beneficial insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2282\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTulsi becomes more aromatic when harvested regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2315\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrowing Tulsi from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2387\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTulsi is easy to grow from seed and thrives in warm, sunny conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2425\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow to Germinate Tulsi Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2454\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSurface Sowing Required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2496\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTulsi seeds need \u003cstrong data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2482\"\u003elight\u003c\/strong\u003e to germinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2611\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2531\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2531\"\u003eScatter seeds on soil surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003ePress gently into soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2575\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2575\"\u003eDo NOT cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003eMist lightly to keep soil moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2638\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2675\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• 5–10 days\u003cbr data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003e• Fast and reliable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2680\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2709\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2725\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2788\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2740\"\u003eZones 3–11\u003c\/strong\u003e (annual in cool zones, perennial in warm zones)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2790\" data-end=\"2793\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2802\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSun\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"2847\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Full sun preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2827\"\u003e• 6–8+ hours daily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2852\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2862\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2935\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Well-draining\u003cbr data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2882\"\u003e• Rich, loamy soil preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"2913\"\u003e• Moderate fertility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"2940\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"2951\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWater\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"3035\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"2966\"\u003e• Likes consistent moisture\u003cbr data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"2996\"\u003e• Does not like to dry out completely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3040\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3053\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3119\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Space plants 12–18 inches apart\u003cbr data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3091\"\u003e• Pinch tips for bushiness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3121\" data-end=\"3124\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3144\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGrowth Timeline\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3178\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3160\"\u003eWeeks 1–2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3163\"\u003e• Germination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3217\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3194\"\u003eWeeks 3–5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3197\"\u003e• Leaf development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3251\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3233\"\u003eWeeks 6–8:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3236\"\u003e• Bushing out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3253\" data-end=\"3306\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3253\" data-end=\"3266\"\u003eWeeks 9+:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3269\"\u003e• Flowering begins\u003cbr data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3290\"\u003e• Peak harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3311\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3326\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3355\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLeaves \u0026amp; Flowering Tops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3380\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHarvest early and often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3461\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e• Best before full flowering\u003cbr data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3413\"\u003e• Encourages bushy growth\u003cbr data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3441\"\u003e• Use fresh or dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3463\" data-end=\"3502\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDry in a shaded, well-ventilated space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3507\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3509\" data-end=\"3523\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSeed Saving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3550\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTulsi self-seeds readily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3654\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3582\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3555\" data-end=\"3582\"\u003eAllow flower spikes to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3583\" data-end=\"3605\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3586\" data-end=\"3605\"\u003eCollect seed heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3606\" data-end=\"3624\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3609\" data-end=\"3624\"\u003eGently crumble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3625\" data-end=\"3654\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3654\"\u003eStore cool, dark, and 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