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Holy Basil Ocimum Sanctum - 900x Seeds - Herb
Holy Basil Ocimum Sanctum - 900x Seeds - Herb
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900x Holy Basil Ocimum Sanctum Herb Seeds
Holy basil, Ocimum tenuiflorum has purple stems and green to purple leaves (the darker the purple, the hotter the summer), and it smells very fragrant and clove-like. It has been used for a very long period in Ayurveda and includes significant quantities of the essential oil eugenol. It is widely planted in South East Asia and is used extensively in Thai cooking. Basil Holy grows out to a height of around 40 cm and a width of about 90 cm. The leaves are green and 5 cm long, but the stems and blossoms are a lovely purple colour.
Growing Instructions:
From April to May, sow thinly, 1.5 cm deep, into carefully prepared pots indoors. Germination usually takes 10-14 days and once the seedlings have germinated and have grown 10-15cm tall, transplant the seeds or spread the plants 30-50cm apart outdoors. Water plants thoroughly after planting especially during warm summer days.
