{"product_id":"echinacea-purpurea-copy-1","title":"Sacred Basil","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSacred Basil (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOcimum tenuiflorum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e) Seeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Plant Revered for Thousands of Years.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSome plants fill a garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSacred Basil fills a tradition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eKnown around the world as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTulsi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Sacred Basil has been cultivated for thousands of years as one of the most treasured herbs in Ayurvedic tradition. Its wonderfully aromatic leaves, delicate purple flowers, and remarkable resilience make it as beautiful in the garden as it is useful in the kitchen and home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eWhether you’re growing it for pollinators, herbal tea, its rich cultural history, or simply its incredible fragrance, Sacred Basil is a plant you’ll appreciate every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Grow Sacred Basil?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🌿 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of history’s most celebrated herbs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more than 3,000 years, Tulsi has been regarded as one of the most important plants in Ayurveda, India’s traditional system of medicine. It continues to be widely cultivated throughout the world for herbal teas, culinary uses, and traditional wellness practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🐝 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA pollinator magnet.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts nectar-rich flowers attract honey bees, native bees, butterflies, and many other beneficial insects throughout the growing season, helping support a thriving garden ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🍵 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFresh tea from your own garden.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fragrant leaves make a delicious herbal tea with notes of clove, cinnamon, mint, and pepper. Many gardeners harvest leaves throughout the summer to enjoy fresh or dried year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e🌱 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEasy and productive.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSacred Basil grows quickly, branches readily, and produces abundant foliage with regular harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Plant Studied Around the World\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eModern researchers have identified dozens of naturally occurring compounds in Sacred Basil, including \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eeugenol, rosmarinic acid, ursolic acid, apigenin, and ocimumosides\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. These compounds are being studied for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and stress-response properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eSacred Basil is often described as an \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eadaptogen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—a plant traditionally believed to help the body adapt to everyday stress. While laboratory and early clinical studies are promising, more high-quality human research is needed before definitive medical conclusions can be made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun (6–8+ hours daily), though afternoon shade is appreciated in very hot climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Rich, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e Sow seeds on the soil surface or lightly cover with no more than ⅛ inch of soil, as light can improve germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 12–18 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep evenly moist while establishing. Once mature, water when the top inch of soil becomes dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/b\u003e Summer through frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e Grown as an annual in most climates (USDA Zones 10–11 as a perennial).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eSacred Basil generally germinates quickly and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edoes not require cold stratification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Keep the soil warm (70–85°F \/ 21–29°C) and consistently moist for best results. Seedlings typically emerge within \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5–14 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerb gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatio planters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompanion planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKitchen gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eSacred Basil grows beautifully alongside tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and other warm-season vegetables while adding fragrance and attracting beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSacred Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) is different from culinary sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, offering a spicier, clove-like aroma and a long history of traditional use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIts flowers provide valuable nectar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for bees and butterflies throughout the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore than 100 natural compounds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e have been identified in Sacred Basil, making it one of the world’s most extensively studied medicinal herbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegular harvesting encourages bushier growth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, resulting in even greater leaf production throughout the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Plant with Purpose\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eEvery packet of Sacred Basil grows more than an herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt grows fragrant tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFood for pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA conversation piece rich with history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAnd one of the world’s most respected medicinal plants—right outside your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrow it once, harvest it all season, and discover why Sacred Basil has been cherished for thousands of years.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardin Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"High Mowing - '26 - 1\/32 ounce","offer_id":43394584936496,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2485\/1572\/files\/7C967BBC-0C75-43D9-B8ED-7D6518B2C9B7.png?v=1783965528","url":"https:\/\/gard.in\/products\/echinacea-purpurea-copy-1","provider":"Gardin Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}