Holy basil
SpeciesOcimum tenuiflorum
Also called Ocimum tenuiflorums, Tulsi, Thai holy basil
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Holy basil typically takes about 60 to 90 days to reach full maturity” — How Long Does Holy Basil Take To Grow - Our Wild Garden
“Germination Temp (°F) 70” — Holy Basil Growing Guide — SproutSmart
“Light: Full Sun” — Holy Basil Growing Guide — SproutSmart
“Keep the soil consistently moist” — How Long Does Holy Basil Take To Grow - Our Wild Garden
“Zone 7b” — Holy Basil Growing Guide — SproutSmart
“At this point, the plant can reach up to 2 feet tall” — How Long Does Holy Basil Take To Grow - Our Wild Garden
“If you’re asking how long does holy basil take to grow, seed starting is where your journey begins” — How Long Does Holy Basil Take To Grow - Our Wild Garden
“Wait until soil reaches 60°F and nights stay above 50°F before moving outdoors” — Holy Basil Growing Guide — SproutSmart
“Harvest starting around 50–60 days, once plants are well branched and have developed multiple healthy leaf pairs per stem” — Holy Basil Growing Guide — SproutSmart
“Young leaves are more tender and perfect for fresh teas or salads” — How Long Does Holy Basil Take To Grow - Our Wild Garden
“Look out for downy mildew and leaf spot, especially when leaves stay wet from overhead watering or humid air” — Holy Basil Growing Guide — SproutSmart
“lime, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, coconut milk, rice vinegar” — Holy Basil Growing Guide — SproutSmart
Who grows this
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Holy basil
- Fact sheet: 3 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian