Kapoor Tulsi Seeds (Organic)

Kapoor Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil, is a fragrant and versatile herb treasured for its aromatic leaves and traditional herbal history. The compact plants grow to about 18-24 inches tall, producing lush green foliage with a sweet, clove-like flavor and aroma. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, Kapoor Tulsi matures in just 60-70 days, providing a continuous harvest of tender leaves. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this herb thrives in garden beds, borders, or containers, making it suitable for gardeners of all levels.

Variety Details

• Botanical name: Ocimum americanum var. pilosum
• Plant type: Annual
• Growth habit: Herbaceous
• Crop category: Vegetable
• Kitchen profile: Kapoor Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil, is a fragrant and versatile herb treasured for its aromatic leaves and traditional herbal history.
• Recorded feature: Container Compatible
• Product format: Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option

Sowing & Growing

• Soil Temperature: 65-70°F
• Planting Depth: 1/8-1/4"
• Germination: 5-10 Days
• Height At Maturity: 18-30"
• Sun/Shade: Full Sun
• Spacing After Thinning: 4"-8"
• Days to Maturity: 60

Use the product-specific sowing figures for Kapoor Tulsi as the starting point, then adjust timing to local soil temperature and frost conditions. Prepare the bed before planting, preserve the recorded spacing, and evaluate moisture at root depth instead of following a universal calendar. Watch development as the stated maturity window approaches and harvest at the size, texture, or color preferred for the crop. Label the row with the sowing date so actual performance can inform future plantings.

Regular pruning encourages fresh growth and prolongs the harvest season.

Annual Unique, spicy aroma with hints of coffee and chocolate.

Mild spicy aroma with hints of sweetness and mild spice flavor.

Its purple flowers make it a nice beneficial and/or ornamental plant.

Before sowing Kapoor Tulsi, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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