10 Seeds Purple Tulsi Holy Basil Ocimum sanctum Aromatic Culinary Herb

Purple Tulsi, also known as Purple Holy Basil, is a fragrant culinary and ornamental herb long valued in home gardens for its deep purple-tinged foliage and sweet, spicy basil aroma. This Ocimum sanctum variety brings rich color contrast to beds, borders, and containers while offering the classic clove-like flavor that cooks appreciate in everyday dishes.
The leaves can be used fresh or dried in teas, salads, sauces, and savory recipes, while the compact, bushy plants add ornamental appeal to herb and flower gardens. Plants grow readily from seed and respond well to regular harvesting, which encourages fuller growth and a steady supply of aromatic foliage through the season.
Species: Ocimum sanctum
Variety: Purple Tulsi
Type: Annual herb
Plant_Habit: Upright bushy
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
Days_to_Harvest: 60 to 80
Zones: 4 to 10 as annual
Germination: 7 to 14 days at 70 to 75F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, do not bury deeply
Spacing: 10 to 12 inches
Notes: Pinch back regularly to encourage branching and leaf production