
Herb · Seed
Holy basil
Ocimum tenuiflorum
- Start indoors
- Feb 18 – Mar 4
- Transplant outdoors
- Apr 29 – May 13
Tulsi wants more heat than sweet basil. Start early; do not rush the set-out.
Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost. Transplant 2–4 weeks after last frost.
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