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Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil)
Herb
HerbOcimum africanum
- Full sun
- Zone 10
- 60 days to maturity
- Herbs
- 12" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Compact but very full, attractive plants. Mild spicy aroma with hints of sweetness. Faster growing than green holy basil, and its purple flowers also make it a nice beneficial and/or ornamental. For teas, culinary, and medicinal use. Appears to have some resistance to downy mildew in our trials. Also known as "Spice Basil" and often referred to as Ocimum sanctum, although sanctum is not botanically correct. Ht. 12-18".
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost when soil is warm
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil with organic matter. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Spider mites, aphids, whiteflies. Common diseases: Downy mildew (some resistance noted), powdery mildew, root rot in poorly drained soil.