Hardy to Zones 10 to 12, otherwise grown as a summer annual 60 days to harvest, or a potted plant brought in for the winter (Rama Tulsi, Tulasi, Holy Basil) Perennial bush basil originally from India-the main type grown there. These seeds are from plants grown at our farm, secluded from other basils, here in the USA. The plants are purple stemmed with green leaves, sometimes tinted in purple, open form to 4 feet, flowers reddish purple. Highly aromatic plant, testing high in both eugenol & rosmarinic acid. Traditional usage (Ayurveda): stress, anxiety, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, & dementia. Drinking tulsi tea in the morning is a fantastic way to get started. Plant tulsi seeds in the spring. Hold seeds in the palm of your hand in the direct sunlight before planting, & plant in such a way that the seeds still receive light in the pot or flat. Scatter seeds on surface, then press in & keep evenly moist, in strong light & very warm until germination, which is rapid. Transplant or thin to 2 feet apart Tulsi Rama Organic Herb Seed 10
