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Holy Basil 'Samui' / 'Red Tulsi'

Holy Basil 'Samui' / 'Red Tulsi'

Product number: 333500
Origin: Tropical Asia
Latin: Ocimum sanctum, also known as O. tenuiflorum / O. x africanum / O. bisabolenum

Originally from tropical Asia, where this variety is by far the most popular. For tea and dishes. The plant has medium-sized leaves and spikes with lilac flowers. Growth is compact: height 30cm. The leaves have a subtle purple-red blush.
Aphids will be kept away from your garden.

Basil herb loves warmth and high humidity. The leaves are often used in the preparation of soups, sauces, fish dishes, herbs, vinegar and pickles.

Names:
Latin: Ocimum sanctum, or also O. tenuiflorum / O. x africanum / O. bisabolenum
Dutch: Heilige Basilicum
Also: Kaprao
English: Holy Basil

Sowing method: For outdoor cultivation from March-July (indoors), pre-sow at 25°C. When the outdoor temperature is at least 20°C or higher, the plant can be moved outside. For indoor cultivation, basil can be sown year-round in pots in a warm, extra bright place. Basil does not tolerate cold well!

Sowing/planting time:

March
April
May
June
July

Harvesting time:

June
July
August
September
October

Soil type:

All soil types

Cultivation location:

Indoors
Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

Flower colour: Purple
Origin: Tropical Asia
Average growth height: Up to 30 cm
Annual or perennial: Perennial
Attractive to insects: Bees
Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
Ease of cultivation: Moderate

Latin: Ocimum sanctum, also known as O. tenuiflorum / O. x africanum / O. bisabolenum
Dutch: Holy Basil
Also known as: Kaprao
English: Holy Basil