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Holy Basil 'Nicobar' / 'Green Tulsi'

Holy Basil 'Nicobar' / 'Green Tulsi'

Product number: 333510.1
Origin: Tropical Asia
Latin: Ocimum sanctum, also known as O. tenuiflorum / O. x africanum / O. bisabolenum

Originally from tropical Asia, where this species is by far the most popular. For tea and dishes. The plant has medium-sized green leaves and spikes with lilac flowers.
Its growth is compact: height 30cm. Aphids are deterred in your garden.

Basil herb loves warmth and high humidity. The leaves are widely 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: Holy Basilicum
Also: Kaprao
English: Holy Basil

Sowing method: For outdoor cultivation from March-July, pre-sow indoors at 25°C. Once 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-light location. 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