Holy Basil (Tulsi) Seeds – Farm-Grown in Alabama

Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi, is a fragrant warm-season herb with aromatic leaves and delicate flower spikes. These seeds were harvested from plants grown at Sweet Martha’s Family Farmacy in Alabama.

Tulsi grows beautifully in garden beds and containers, making it a versatile choice for herb gardens, tea gardens, pollinator spaces, and gardeners who enjoy growing culturally significant herbs.

Why You’ll Love It

• Farm-grown and harvested seed
• 90% Farmacy-tested germination rate
• Highly aromatic foliage
• Grows well in garden beds and containers
• Produces delicate flowers that attract pollinators
• Leaves can be harvested throughout the growing season
• Seeds can be collected for future planting

Flavor & Uses

Holy Basil has a distinctive aromatic flavor with herbal, lightly spicy notes. Fresh or dried leaves can be used for tea and other culinary preparations.

Tulsi also has a long history of cultural and spiritual use, particularly within Hindu traditions, making it meaningful to many gardeners beyond its culinary uses.

Growing Information

Botanical Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum
Common Names: Holy Basil, Tulsi
Plant Type: Warm-season herb; tender perennial often grown as an annual
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Growing Space: Garden beds or containers
Germination Time: Approximately 1–2 weeks under warm conditions
Harvest: Leaves can be harvested once plants are established

Planting

Sow seeds shallowly in warm, moist, well-draining soil. Because Holy Basil seeds are small, cover them only lightly with soil.

Keep the soil consistently moist during germination without saturating it. Transplant or thin seedlings once established, giving plants adequate room for branching growth.

Seed Details

Seeds per Packet: Approximately 25–30
Germination Rate: 90% — Farmacy tested
Harvest Year: 2025
Seed Source: Harvested from plants grown at Sweet Martha’s Family Farmacy in Alabama
Treatment: Untreated

Seed Saving

Allow selected flower spikes to remain on the plant until the flowers fade and the seed heads begin to dry.

Once dry, cut the seed heads and collect the small seeds over a clean container or surface. Separate the seeds from the dried plant material and allow them to dry completely before storing them in a labeled container in a cool, dry location.

Your Seed Packet Includes

Approximately 25–30 Holy Basil (Tulsi) seeds harvested from plants grown at Sweet Martha’s Family Farmacy and carefully packaged in small batches. Planting and growing instructions are included.

Farmacy Note

Seeds are living agricultural products, and germination can vary based on temperature, moisture, planting depth, storage, and growing conditions. Germination rates listed are based on Farmacy testing when available and are not a guarantee of individual growing results.

Seeds are for planting only, not for consumption.