Basil 'Holy Green'

    Zones: Annual
    Exposure: Full Sun
    Mature Size: 18"H x 24"S
    Bloom: Pink, Summer-Fall
    Pot Size: 3.25”
    Availability: IN STOCK
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      Ocimum tenuiflorum

      Herb Growing Tips

      Light:  Full sun

      Temperature:  Annual

      Watering:  Keep soil moist, do not let soil get too dry.

      Soil: Lightwell drained soil. If need you can use Plant Feed once a month. 

      Comments: never prune more than 50% of your plant's leaves, this could cause too much stress on your basil plant. Continuous trimming avoids these annuals going to seed; allowing your plant to focus more on producing foliage than blooms! 

      Herb Description

      Holy Basil has a long tradition of use in Ayurvedic medicine and is a well-known sacred plant, a respected medicinal herb, of the Indian subcontinent. Green Holy Basil, also known as Rama Tulsi, is a green variety of basil with the same attributes as Red Basil.

      As a medicinal herb it is used to prevent colds and flu, and cleanse the respiratory system of infection. The oil is used as an antioxidant, relieving aches and pains. In India, Hindus grow Tulsi as a religious plant in their homes and temples and use its leaves in routine worship.

       

    • Ocimum sanctum (Holy Green Basil)

      Characteristics: Among our unusual basil plants that have become one of our most popular herb plants, thanks to our customers' suggestions! Holy Basil, a wonderful medicinal herb, has a distinctive anise-seed aroma, similar to Thai Basil. The slender leaves and hairy purplish stems and flower bracts give off a musky scent, described as having hints of cloves and mint. This basil makes a great container plant. And, as we understand it, has a very important place in Hindu culture. We are proud to grow this stately herb!

      Tips for growing Tulsi basil indoors:

      Many of our customers grow their Holy or Sacred Basil plants indoors. Extra care must be taken to insure that you have success. Follow these tips to get the most out of your basil.

      Light: Basil needs a lot of light. Place in a window that will allow at least 6 hours of sunlight, preferably facing south. Otherwise, these potted plants may need to be grown under fluorescent lights. With this type of lighting, basil plants will need about ten hours of light for healthy growth.

      Fertilizer: When growing indoors, give it a shot of organic fertilizer at half strength to maintain pH levels.

      Water: Basil is not tolerant of water stress; make sure pots provide adequate drainage.

      Soil: Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. A soggy soil will lead to root rot.

      Tulsi Basil is also a potent natural pest repellent and wonderful companion plant for your home and garden!

      Basil is a wonderful plant to plant near your kitchen windows or doorways, not just for its use in your favorite dishes, but because this culinary herb has terrific natural pest repellent properties! Said to effectively keep house flies and mosquitoes away, planting Basil near entryways to your home, rubbing it on your skin and clothing, and planting it around your yard and patio will help reduce the amount of unwanted summer pests. Planting it in your garden will also keep destructive pests like Thrips, white flies, and aphids away from neighboring plants. Basil blooms are also very attractive to butterflies and other useful pollinators.

      Basil is said to increase the health and flavor of many vegetables like asparagus, bell peppers, cabbage and especially tomato plants when companion planted together. For best results, do not plant Sage or Rue near your Basil, as this is said to inhibit the plant's growth and flavor. Instead, grow Chamomile near your Basil plants to encourage its success.

    • Uses for Holy (Sacred) Basil

      Tulsi Basil is a venerated herb in the Hindu religion; its name means 'the incomparable one" and a Hindu household is considered incomplete without this herb. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is considered 'Rasayana' which means an herb that expands happiness. This herb is one of our most popular, and that is no doubt due to its many attributes:

      • lots of antioxidants
      • adaptogenic qualities
      • anti inflammatory
      • plenty of phytochemicals
      • cures joint pain
      • sharpens memory
      • lowers blood pressure
      • improves digestion
      • builds immunities

      And the list goes on and on. There are many reports of folks ingesting Tulsi basil on a daily basis with amazing results. We are not physicians, and we encourage customers to consult with a medical professional before using any herb for medicinal purposes (and Tulsi should not be used by pregnant women) but we did want to share our method of brewing a nice batch of Holy Green Basil Tea - an easy and delicious way to enjoy the benefits of this amazing plant.

      Holy Basil Tea

      Easy To Brew:

      You can use either fresh or dried herbs. In addition, add a bit of honey!

      This is for one cup:

      1 teaspoon of fresh Tulsi leaves (no stems)
      or
      1/2 teaspoon of dried Tulsi leaves
      Bring water to a boil, take off of the heat, and pour over Tulsi leaves
      Let this steep, covered, for 20 minutes. Add a teaspoon of honey and enjoy!

      PS: We've heard of folks using their Keurig filter for another means of brewing.

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