Tulsi 'Krishna' (Ocimum tenuiflorum)

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If you are looking to turn over a new leaf and make self-nurture your nature, meet Krishna Tulsi, Ocimum tenuiflorum. This is one type of Holy Basil, a highly aromatic perennial ayurvedic medicinal herb, which is praised by practitioners in Ayurvedic medicine. An Indian derivative of holistic medicine, Ayurvedic practices incorporate biodiverse plants, exercise, and good diet for the makings of a healthy lifestyle.

Like most basils, Ocimum tenuiflorum has a shrubby growing habit and will reach 2-4 ft tall! Tulsi has delicate pink flowers, hairy stems, and green leaves. Within the first two months of growing Krishna Tulsi, you can pick leaves and flowers fresh from Ocimum tenuiflorum to make your own "elixir of life" tea. Its cool and mellow flavor profile will invigorate your senses as you indulge in its bold familiarity to peppermint, cloves, licorice and lemon. In fact, occasional harvesting of this plant will encourage its growth even more.  

Holy Basil, The Miracle Worker in Your Garden:  Ocimum tenuiflorum has a number of practical uses, and makes an excellent companion plant! Its strong aromatic oils like Eugenol, Oleanolic Acid, Ursolic Acid, Rosmarinic Acid, and Linalool make the plant medicinally valuable, and act as a natural pest repellent.

Plant Type:
Perennial Herb

Harvest Season:
Year-Round for KrishnaVana, and Rama varieties
Occasional harvesting of this plant will encourage growth.

Mature Size:
2-5 ft. tall and wide

Soil & Moisture:
Rich, moist, well-draining soil high in organic matter

Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade

Growth Rate:
Medium

Self-Fertile:
Yes

Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 9-11 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+

Propagation:
Grown from seed, capable of harvest now and within growing season

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 6 reviews
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6 reviews
  • P
    Philip
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago
    5 Stars

    Exactly as described. Arrived alive and well packaged. Very happy with product.

  • PH
    Philip H.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Years Gardening 10+
    Grown This Variety Before? No
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago
    Excellent

    Tulsi Devi arrived safe and healthy. It’s clear that the staff care about both the plants and the customers. Would highly recommend. 🪴💚

  • E
    elyse
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    5 Stars

    I really love that you have the names varieties! Mine was healthy and happy and I love the plantable pot.

  • S
    Sashirekha
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    4 Stars

    Satisfied.

  • DH
    Dustin H.
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    It arrived alive and well packaged.

    It arrived alive and well packaged.

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Tulsi has many therapeutic properties. The plant is known for being an adaptogen, a natural substance that helps your body adapt to stress and anxiety, promoting mental balance. The whole plant may be used to create tonics, rubs, teas, and essential oils. Tulsi has high nutritional value, containing vitamins A & C, calcium, zinc, iron, chlorophyll, and antioxidants that help detox your body.

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