Krishna/Shyam Basil Seeds - 200 Seeds (Tulsi/तुलसी के बीज) High Germination/Perfect for pots, balconies, or Terrace gardens

Krishna basil is one of the most popular and powerful varieties of Tulsi in India. Also known as Shyama Tulsi or Purple Leaf Tulsi, this sacred plant features deep purple stems and pungent, purple-tinted leaves 🌱. It has a strong clove-like aroma and a peppery taste, making it perfect for adding bold flavor to soups, curries, and stir-fry dishes 🍲.

🌸 Rich in medicinal properties, Krishna Basil is valued in Ayurveda for its ability to promote wellness and strengthen immunity. It not only enhances your meals but also adds a beautiful and spiritual touch to your home garden or balcony 🌺.

🏡 Make your home greener and healthier by growing Krishna Tulsi at home!

🛒 Buy the best quality Krishna Tulsi Seeds online at the best price from www.organicbazar.net with a high germination rate. Basil is easy to grow from seeds and perfect for home gardeners of all levels! 🌱✨

About this item

• 🔢 Number of Krishna/Shyam Basil Seeds: 200 Seeds

• 🏡 Where to Grow: Balcony or Terrace Garden

• 📅 Sowing Season: Throughout the Year

• 🌿 Mode of Sowing: Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in Containers or Pots

• 🌡️ Germination Temperature: 21–25°C

• ⏳ Germination Time: 7 to 14 Days

• ✂️ Harvest Time: 50–70 Days

• 💪 Plant Vigor: Strong and Healthy Growth
  

What size grow bag is best for Basil?

• 12 x 12 (W*H)
• 15 x 15 (W*H)

🗓️ Growing Season in India

You can grow Krishna Basil (Shyama Tulsi) indoors year-round, but the best seasons for sowing are spring and summer when the soil stays warm. 🌞🌱

🪴 How To Grow Krishna Basil At Home

Krishna Basil seeds can be sown directly in pots or started in seed trays for transplanting. For best results, transplant healthy seedlings into bigger pots. 🏡

✅ Start with a seedling tray or small pot (up to 8 cm deep)
✅ Transplant into a 30–38 cm deep pot or grow bag with drainage holes
✅ Ideal germination temperature: 21–25°C

🌱 Seed Sowing Method

1. Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in a tray filled with a good potting mix.

2. Water lightly using a spray bottle. 💦

3. Keep the tray in bright, indirect sunlight and maintain moisture.

4. Seeds germinate within 7–14 days, depending on conditions.

🔁 Transplanting Seedlings

When seedlings are 15–20 cm tall, transplant them into large pots or grow bags. Use a nutrient-rich mix of soil and organic fertilizer (like vermicompost or cow manure) and plant only 1–2 saplings per pot. 🌿🪴

Place the pot in a sunny location and water when the topsoil feels dry.

🌾 Fertilizing Krishna Basil

Fertilize once a month using:

• 🌱 Organic fertilizers (vermicompost, cow dung manure)

• ☕ Slow-release fertilizers like compost tea

🌞 Krishna Basil Plant Care Tips

• 💧 Water: Deep watering once a week at the base (avoid wetting leaves).

• 🪴 Soil: Well-draining, slightly moist soil is best.

• 🌞 Sunlight: Needs 6–8 hours of full sun daily.

• 🌡️ Temperature: Ideal range is 18–35°C (min. 10°C).

• 🐛 Pests/Diseases: Watch out for aphids, whiteflies, slugs, and fungal issues. Use neem oil as a safe organic pesticide.

🍃 Health Benefits of Krishna Basil Leaves

• Relieves throat infections & respiratory problems

• Helps cure ear infections

• Beneficial for skin diseases

• Fights malaria, indigestion, and cholera

• Improves digestion 🧘

✂️ How To Prune/Harvest Krishna Basil

• Begin pruning/harvesting when the plant is 8–10 inches tall.

• Use herb scissors or pruners for clean cuts.

• Prune every 1–2 weeks to boost new leaf growth.

• Remove flower buds early to maintain the leaf’s flavor. (Flowers are edible too!)

🌺 Krishna Basil Plant Special Features

• Common names: Tulsi (तुलसी), Shyama Tulsi, Purple Leaf Tulsi

• Scientific name: Ocimum tenuiflorum

• Plant height: 20–60 cm

• Flower color: Purple

• Growing level: Easy 🌱

FAQ

Does the Krishna basil plant need full sunlight?

Yes, Krishna basil needs full direct sunlight to thrive so keep your basil plant in a place where it receives at least 6 hours of full sunlight.

How cold can basil plants get at night?

Basil plants can survive at night temperatures up to 10°C but should not drop below 10°C.

How can we protect basil (tulsi) from fungus?

Use organic pesticide neem oil or soap spray in your whole basil plants.

Why are my tulsi leaves turning yellow?

Root rot disease is the most common reason for yellow leaves on basil (tulsi) plants which is caused by overwatering, so avoid overwatering basil plants.

Why are the leaves of my basil (tulsi) plant drooping?

Root rot is another main reason for dropping basil leaves which is generally caused by improper watering or poorly drained soil.

Why are my Krishna basil seeds not germinating?

Krishna Basil seeds will not germinate because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough sunlight, sowing seeds too deep in the soil, overwatering, or under watering.
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