Tulsi Live Medicine/Herbal Plant (Holy Basil)

Ocimum tenuiflorum, Ocimum sanctum, holy basil, or tulasi is an aromatic perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae which is native to the Indian subcontinent.

Plant Specifications

Planting and care

• Do not water regularly during rain.
• Reduce watering in the winter to prevent diseases.
• Remove the faded, wilted or discolored leaves to encourage the growth of new foliage.
• Regular removal of old leaves and flower buds keep the plant healthy.

  Kapoor Tulsi Plant care

  It is found growing naturally in moist soil nearly all over the globe. Kapoor is the best Holy Basil for temperate gardens. Acts like an annual, and is even known to self-seed in a temperate climate, which is quite unusual for basil.

  Sunlight	Full sun, it can tolerate partial shade (At least 4 hours of sunlight per day)
  Watering	Medium
  Soil	Loamy and fertile soil with good drainage soil
  Temperature	18 to 30 degrees C
  Fertilizer	Use any organic fertilizer. Apply balanced liquid fertilizer once in every couple of weeks.
  Harvest Season	Harvest some holy basil leaves when the leaves become plentiful.

  Kapoor Tulsi Plant special feature

  Tulsi has antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, immune-stimulating and adaptogenic (stress removal) properties. It supports body, s natural defenses against germs, stress and disorders of various kinds.

  Kapoor Tulsi Plant uses

  Ornamental Use:

  • Few gardeners prefer medicinal plants for fence
  • Holy basil also grows well in containers on a patio or in pots in a sunny window

  Medicinal Use:

  • Yes

  Culinary Use:

  • Leaf

Mostly we dispatch next day of order and it will take 2-3 day to deliver but in some places it may be take 4-7 days.

Sunlight

• Sunlight of more than 6 hours a day is ideal for flowering and fruit development of the plant.

Soil

• The soil should be well drained, fertile and rich in organic content.

Watering

• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Apply 4 cup(approx. 200 ml) of water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
• Do not overwater the plant.
• As a rule of thumb, water the plants thoroughly in summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
• Water should be applied preferably in the morning or evening.

Application of Fertilizer

• Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so, it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
• Apply organic fertilizer once a month during the main growing season (December-February)
• Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.

Re-potting

• When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
• Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.

Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Don’ts

• Do not over-water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.

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