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Krishna Tulsi - Herb Seeds

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Description

The scientific name of Krishna Tulsi is Ocimum tenuiflorum. It is known as, ,Shyama Tulsi, based on the color of Shyama or Krishna, the adorable God.

It is also called the, ,Purple-leaved Tulsi, and it is famous for its peppery, crisp taste. It comprises purple-colored leaves and dark stems. Although it is grown in many regions in India, it is relatively more difficult to find than the green varietals.

Compared to the other species of Tulsi, Krishna Tulsi takes a longer time to grow. It is believed that this is the reason for its spicy and crispier flavor. The leaves are less bitter as compared to other types.

Seeds Specifications

Seeds per Packet 100
Common Name Holy basil, Shyama tulsi and purple leaf tulsi
Height 1.50 to 2.00 feet
Flower Colour Magenta
Bloom Time Throughout Year.Preferably early summer and late spring.
Difficulty Level Easy to grow


Krishna Tulsi care

  • In ideal conditions, tulsi requires at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. It can survive part sunlight conditions, with as little as 4 hours of direct sunlight per day.
  • Most balanced potting mixes are appropriate for growing indoo Well-drained soil is rich in organic matter.
  • Water only when the upper layer of the soil is dry to touch. Do not overwater your plant.
  • Tulsi can be grown as an annual outdoors or as a perennial houseplant with 20 to 45-degree celsius
  • Plant care may require a bit of effort, but the results are well worth the work
  • Not all plants are fragrant, but the most common and hardy do produce a sweet, carrying fragrance
  • It can survive in temperate climates if they are planted in a sheltered area
Sunlight Full sun
Watering Medium
Soil Well-drained soil
Temperature 36-40 degrees C
Fertilizer Apply any organic fertilizer

Krishna Tulsi special feature

  • A purple-leafed variety, Krishna tulsi a rarer variety of holy basil. It grows more slowly, and it,s thought that the slow growth contributes to the accumulation of stronger, spicier, and more pungent flavo
  • The flavor is peppery and clove-like, and the warm spicy tea it produces is used to treat respiratory infections among other things. Krishna tulsi is also known as Shyama tulsi and purple leaf tulsi

Krishna Tulsi uses

Medicinal Use:

  • The plant has purple fringed leaves and purple stems with a pungent and strong test of leaves, it has more medicinal properties than the other species
  • Tulsi may cure fever, cold, cough, and sore throat, tulsi may beat stress. Tulsi may dissolve kidney stone. Tulsi may protect the heart as it has medicinal properties tulsi may beat cancer. Tulsi may help in quitting smoking. Tulsi may beat stress. Tulsi may reduce blood sugar levels. Tulsi may keep skin and hair healthy

Culinary Use:

  • Add fresh leaves to salads, fruit dishes, jellies, preserves, and sweetbreads.
  • Use in Thai cooking in stir-fries with hot peppers, chicken, pork, and beef. The dried leaves are an ingredient of Ethiopian spice mixtures. Seeds are soaked in water to make a cooling drink.
  • Tulsi tea is beneficial in several ways

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Ramakrishnan C G (Mumbai, Maharashtra, India)
Seeds not germinating

I bought two sets of Tulsi seeds from you which was sown by me in a freshly prepared flower pot but the seeds are not germinating. It is monsoon season in Kerala and is raining rather heavily very frequently. Please advise me how best to sow the seeds so that they will grow.

Ramakrishnan C G
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Umashankar Kuppanna Rao
Nicely packed. Have tried some of the seeds and they germina

Nicely packed. Have tried some of the seeds and they germinated quite well - would recommend to all

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Somark Malas
Over 90% germination. Good Quality

Over 90% germination. Good Quality

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Ankit kumar
Extremely happy with the nurserylive service and the seed. P

Extremely happy with the nurserylive service and the seed. Profusely flowering waiting for brinjal to grow. Very good germination of seeds.

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max paul
The seeds are genuine. Just planted and could see some germi

The seeds are genuine. Just planted and could see some germination after a week. Awaiting for its growth. Thank you

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