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Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil) — Herbs

60days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z10–10USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost when soil is warm

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun
Water: Regular, consistent moisture; prefers not to dry out completely
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil with organic matter
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 0 ft. 4 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green foliage with purple flowers
Size: 12-18".
Shape: Compact, bushy plant with oval leaves
Flavour: Mild spicy aroma with hints of sweetness, more delicate than other holy basil varieties.

In the kitchen

Teas, culinary cooking, curries, medicinal preparations, ornamental use

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Spider mites, aphids, whiteflies
Diseases: Downy mildew (some resistance noted), powdery mildew, root rot in poorly drained soil
Resistance: Downy Mildew (Intermediate)

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
3	April – May	June – July	—	July – October
4	March – April	June – July	—	July – October
5	March – April	May – June	—	June – October
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December
10	January	February – April	—	April – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

TomatoesHoly basil repels hornworms, aphids, and whiteflies that commonly attack tomatoes

PeppersDeters aphids, spider mites, and thrips while enhancing pepper growth

EggplantRepels flea beetles and aphids that frequently damage eggplant leaves

CucumberHelps deter cucumber beetles and improves overall plant vigor

MarigoldsBoth plants repel nematodes and create a strong pest-deterrent combination

MintEnhances aromatic pest-repelling properties and deters ants and rodents

OreganoComplements pest control by repelling aphids and provides similar growing conditions

RosemaryRepels carrot flies, cabbage moths, and mosquitoes while tolerating similar soil conditions

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill holy basil plants

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that stunt growth of most herbs including holy basil

RueSecretes compounds that inhibit seed germination and growth of basil family plants

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 23
Protein (g): 3.15
Fat (g): 0.64
Carbohydrate (g): 2.65
Fibre (g): 1.6
Sugars (g): 0.3
Vitamin A (µg): 264
Vitamin C (mg): 18
Vitamin E (mg): 0.8
Vitamin K (µg): 415
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.155
Folate (µg): 68
Calcium (mg): 177
Iron (mg): 3.17
Magnesium (mg): 64
Phosphorus (mg): 56
Potassium (mg): 295
Zinc (mg): 0.81
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Kapoor Tulsi (Holy Basil)?

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