Basil 'Holy'
(Ocimum sanctum)
200 seeds $3.00
Holy Basil is commonly used in Thai cuisine and teas. It has a sweet and spicy anise flavor.
Holy Basil makes a good companion plant for tomatoes and other vegetables. The small flowers attract beneficial insects.
Holy Basil is a sacred herb in Hindu religious ceremonies. It is used in Ayurvedic medicine for digestion and immune system support. It is a good potpourri herb. Also known as Sacred Basil or Tulsi.
height 16"
Sowing Holy Basil Seeds
Start seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last frost date, 1/8" deep. Transplant outdoors 2 weeks after the last frost date. Full sun. Spacing 10".