How to Grow and Care for Holy basil

Holy basil, also known as Tulsi, Tulasi, Thai Holy Basil, Indian holy basil, Sacred basil

Holy basil is favored for its cultural significance and aromatic leaves. It thrives in warm climates and requires moderate care. Key points include ensuring it receives full sunlight and maintaining a consistent watering schedule, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Special care points involve protecting holy basil from frost and providing nutrient-rich soil for optimum growth.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Holy basil

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial, Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-7.5
Planting Time	Early spring, Mid spring
Hardiness Zones	10-12

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Holy basil displays an upright, bushy growth habit reaching heights of 1-2 feet (30-60 cm). This herbaceous plant possesses slender stems covered with fine hairs and bears opposite leaves that are typically green or purplish-green. The leaves radiate a distinct aroma when crushed and are ovate with edges that are slightly toothed. Delicate whorls of lavender or white flowers bloom prolifically on racemes throughout the warm months, attracting pollinators with their subtle fragrance.