Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
— Plant Nursery · Texas-Grown
$4.00
Mature Plant Size: 18-24″x18-24″
Holy Basil (Tulsi) is a sacred herb in Ayurvedic tradition, prized for its peppery, clove-like aroma and use in teas and tonics as much as in cooking. More cold-sensitive than culinary basils, it rewards Austin’s long hot summer with vigorous, bushy growth.
At Flying Rabbit Farm, our Holy Tulsi transplants are grown for strong aromatic oil content and reliable establishment in Austin’s heat.
11 in stock
Moderate water needs
More cold- and drought-sensitive than sweet basil; keep evenly moist
Light feeding every 3-4 weeks with balanced organic fertilizer
Pinch flower spikes to extend leaf harvest, or allow to flower for pollinators and tea
Harvest from the top down
More cold-sensitive than other basils; protect from any cool snaps
Aphids
Fusarium wilt
Loves Austin’s summer heat; do not rush planting, as it is more cold-sensitive than sweet basil
One of the best pollinator basils; bees flock to its flower spikes
Wait until nights stay reliably above 60 F before transplanting
Peak growing season; harvest often
Declines with the first cool nights; harvest fully before frost
Late spring through summer, after soil has fully warmed
Ideal soil temperatures: 70-90 F
Full sun
Minimum 6-8 hours daily
12-18 inches apart
Allows airflow and reduces disease
Well-draining, fertile soil
Compost-amended beds preferred
pH 6.0-7.5
Water deeply immediately after transplanting
Keep soil evenly moist until established
Basil is generally considered non-toxic to:
However:
Large quantities may cause mild digestive upset.
Avoid use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers around pets.
