{"product_id":"holy-basil-seeds-300-fresh-tulsi-holy-basil-herb-seeds","title":"Holy Basil Seeds - 300 Fresh Tulsi Holy Basil Herb Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoly Basil or Tulsi Seeds\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePack size:\u003c\/b\u003e 300 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSow:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMarch to June (or all year if grown indoors)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJune to October (or all year if grown indoors)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAROMATIC ASIAN HERB\u003c\/strong\u003e: Holy basil, Ocimum tenuiflorum has purple stems and green to purple leaves, 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.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eATTRACTIVE PINK FLOWERS\u003c\/strong\u003e:  A small, upright, bushy variety with highly aromatic, purple-green, serrated leaves that are used in culinary dishes, as well as medicinally. Attractive spikes of pink flowers appear in summer.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO PLANT\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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. Pinch out tips to encourage bushy plants.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOP GROWING TIPS\u003c\/strong\u003e: Holy Basil can grow 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. Prefers full sun and a sheltered location, for best results in the UK grow indoors.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGO BACK TO YOUR ROOTS\u003c\/strong\u003e: Holy Basil is a great herb to grow. Planting veg, herbs and flowers is a wonderful way to spend time in your garden, cultivate mindfulness and appreciate the little things just like in years gone by. Working with the earth and growing things is immensely satisfying – teach your children or grandchildren this priceless skill of harvesting food in their own gardens, allotments, greenhouses, inside the home in pots or even in community gardens!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of our seeds are produced in the UK and are supplied in sealed packets with growing instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meldon Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56457787179385,"sku":"MP098","price":1.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/8263\/9737\/files\/IMG1-HerbHolyBasil.png?v=1767777667","url":"https:\/\/mgmgardening.com\/products\/holy-basil-seeds-300-fresh-tulsi-holy-basil-herb-seeds","provider":"MGMgardening","version":"1.0","type":"link"}