• Vana Tulsi Basil Green Leaves
  • Vana Tulsi Basil Green Leaves
  • Vana Tulsi Basil Green Leaves
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Vana Tulsi Basil Seeds for Planting – Ocimum gratissimum Aromatic Tropical Garden Herb

Vana Tulsi Basil Seeds for Planting – Ocimum gratissimum Aromatic Tropical Garden Herb

€17,95 EUR
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Key Features

  • Aromatic Green Foliage: Produces broad leaves with a distinctive scent when gently handled.

  • Branching Growth Habit: Develops multiple upright stems and a bushy appearance.

  • Slender Flower Spikes: Produces small whitish flowers along elongated flowering stems.

  • Warm-Climate Growth: Grows actively during warm weather and is sensitive to frost.

  • Container Garden Potential: Can be cultivated in sufficiently large containers with suitable drainage.

Growing Benefits

  • Tropical Garden Character: Broad green foliage creates an attractive warm-season display.

  • Distinctive Leaf Texture: Adds visual contrast to ornamental herb collections.

  • Vertical Flowering Interest: Slender flower spikes provide seasonal structure.

  • Flexible Garden Placement: Suitable for warm outdoor beds and sunny patio containers.

  • Pruning Response: Regular stem-tip pruning can encourage additional branching.

Seed Specifications

  • Common Name: Vana Tulsi, Clove Basil, African Basil

  • Botanical Name: Ocimum gratissimum

  • Plant Family: Lamiaceae

  • Type: Aromatic Tropical Garden Herb

  • Plant Classification: Tender Perennial Shrub or Subshrub

  • Variety: Species Form; Cultivar Not Confirmed

  • Flower Color: White to Pale Cream

  • Flower Shape: Small, Two-Lipped Flowers

  • Flower Arrangement: Elongated Terminal Flower Spikes

  • Foliage Color: Green

  • Leaf Shape: Broad, Ovate, Slightly Toothed

  • Leaf Texture: Soft to Slightly Hairy

  • Plant Height: Approximately 3–6 Feet Under Suitable Conditions

  • Plant Spread: Approximately 2–4 Feet

  • Growth Habit: Upright, Branching, Bushy

  • Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade

  • Soil: Fertile, Loose, Well-Draining Garden Soil

  • Soil pH: Slightly Acidic to Neutral

  • Water Requirements: Moderate

  • Germination Time: Variable; Often Approximately 7–21 Days Under Suitable Conditions

  • Germination Temperature: Approximately 70–85°F

  • Seed Preparation: No Special Pretreatment Generally Required

  • Sowing Depth: Approximately ⅛ Inch or Lightly Covered

  • Plant Spacing: Approximately 18–36 Inches

  • USDA Growing Zones: Approximately 10–11 for Outdoor Perennial Cultivation

  • Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer After Frost Risk

  • Flowering Season: Summer to Autumn; Variable in Tropical Climates

  • Maturity: Growth and Flowering Depend on Temperature and Growing Conditions

  • Native Region: Tropical Africa

  • Uses: Ornamental Herb Gardens, Tropical Plant Collections, Large Containers, Warm-Season Garden Beds

  • Seed Count Per Pack: Confirm Actual Quantity

  • Special Characteristics: Aromatic Leaves, Bushy Stems, Small Flower Spikes, Frost Sensitivity

Growing Tips

  • Provide Warm Conditions: Grow during periods of consistently warm temperatures.

  • Choose Bright Sunlight: Select a location receiving several hours of direct sunlight daily.

  • Maintain Good Drainage: Use loose soil that allows excess water to drain freely.

  • Prune Growing Tips: Light trimming encourages branching and helps manage plant height.

  • Protect From Frost: Move container plants into suitable protected conditions before freezing weather.

  • Allow Mature Spacing: Provide sufficient room for branching stems and broad foliage.

Seed Storage

  • Cool Storage: Keep seeds in a cool environment away from excessive heat.

  • Dry Conditions: Store thoroughly dried seeds in sealed, moisture-resistant packaging.

  • Light Protection: Protect seed containers from direct sunlight.

  • Proper Labeling: Record the botanical name, seed lot, and collection date.

  • Seed Rotation: Use older seed lots first and test germination when seed age is uncertain.

Unique Facts About the Seeds

  • Mint Family Member: Ocimum gratissimum belongs to Lamiaceae, the same botanical family as many familiar garden herbs.

  • Distinctive Leaf Aroma: The species is known for aromatic foliage, although scent characteristics can vary among plants.

  • Shrubby Growth: Unlike some compact annual basil varieties, this species can develop woody lower stems under suitable conditions.

  • Terminal Flower Spikes: Small flowers develop along elongated stems above the foliage.

  • Tropical Growth Habit: In consistently warm climates, plants may continue growing beyond a single season.

Growing Instructions

1. Planting Season: Start seeds indoors before the final expected spring frost or sow outdoors once temperatures remain consistently warm.
2. Soil Preparation: Prepare fertile, loose, well-draining soil. Incorporate finished compost when necessary and remove competing weeds.
3. Seed Preparation: Use correctly identified seeds and check seed-lot instructions. Special pretreatment is generally unnecessary.
4. Sowing Method: Place seeds on moist seed-starting medium and press gently into the surface before applying a light covering.
5. Sowing Depth: Cover seeds with approximately ⅛ inch of fine growing medium. Avoid deep planting.
6. Plant Spacing: Space established plants approximately 18–36 inches apart, depending on the intended growth habit and available space.
7. Sunlight Requirements: Provide full sun to partial shade, with sufficient direct light to support branching and flowering.
8. Watering: Keep the growing medium evenly moist during germination. Water established plants when the upper soil begins to dry.
9. Germination: Maintain temperatures around 70–85°F. Emergence may occur within approximately 7–21 days under favorable conditions, but timing varies.
10. Transplanting: Move seedlings into individual containers after true leaves develop. Harden off gradually before outdoor planting.
11. Fertilizing: Apply finished compost or modest amounts of balanced fertilizer when needed. Avoid excessive applications.
12. Plant Care: Pinch growing tips to encourage branching, remove competing weeds, and protect plants from frost.
13. Flowering and Pollination: Mature plants develop elongated spikes of small whitish flowers during warm growing conditions. Visiting insects may pollinate the blossoms.
14. Maturity and Seed Harvesting: Allow selected flower spikes to mature and dry. Collect ripe seeds before natural dispersal and store them in clean, labeled containers.