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

Emily basil is a perennial, aromatic, and culinary herb plant 🌱—one of the most popular and versatile 🌿 Tulsi (तुलसी) varieties. It is a compact Genovese-type basil with medium to large green-colored leaves 🍃 known for their strong aroma, edible stems, and beautiful flowers 🌸.

✨ Why Grow Emily Basil?

• 🍽️ Adds amazing flavor to soups, curries & stir-fries

• 🌸 Strongly scented leaves & edible flower heads

• 🍃 Long-lasting leaves after harvest

• 🪴 Perfect for growing in home gardens, balconies & terrace pots

• 💚 Beautifies your space while offering many health benefits

Emily basil is the best way to make your home 🌿 green, fragrant, and useful—all in one!

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About this item

• 🔢 Number of Emily Basil seeds: 200 Seeds
• 🏡 Where to Grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• 🌱 Sowing Season: Throughout the year (Best in 🌸 spring and ☀️ summer)
• 🌾 Sowing Method: Sow 0.5 cm deep in 🪴 containers or 🏺 pots
• 🌡️ Germination Temperature: (24-29°C)°C
• ⏳ Germination Time: 7 to 14 days
• ✂️ Harvest Time: 50–70 days
• 💪 Plant Vigor: Strong and healthy-growing plant

What size grow bag is best for Basil?

• 9x9 (W*H)
• 12 x 12 (W*H)
• 15 x 15 (W*H)

📅 Emily Basil Growing Season In India

You can grow Emily Basil year-round indoors, but the best sowing seasons are spring and summer (February to July), when the soil stays warm for quicker germination and healthy growth.

🌱 How To Grow Emily Basil At Home

• Sow seeds directly in pots or start in a seedling tray.

• Use a small pot (up to 12 cm deep) for germination, and transplant into a larger pot or grow bag (30–36 cm deep and wide).

• Maintain a temperature of (24-29°C) for faster germination.

• Basil is a perennial herb, so repotting yearly is recommended.

🌿 Emily Basil Seeds Sowing Method

• Sow seeds about 0.5 cm deep in a potting mix.

• Mist lightly using a spray bottle.

• Place the tray in bright, indirect sunlight and keep soil consistently moist.

• Seeds will germinate in 6–10 days, depending on conditions.

🌱 Transplanting Emily Basil Seedlings

• Transplant when seedlings are 15–20 cm tall.

• Use one or two saplings per pot for best growth.

• Enrich the soil with organic fertilizers like vermicompost or cow dung.

• Avoid disturbing the roots and keep the plant in a sunny spot.

• Water only when the topsoil feels dry.

🌾 Fertilizing Emily Basil Plants

• Feed with organic fertilizer or compost tea once a month for healthy growth and rich flavor.

🌞 Emily Basil Plant Care Tips

• Water: Deep water once a week at the plant’s base.

• Soil: Moist, well-drained, and fertile soil.

• Sunlight: Requires 6–8 hours of full sunlight.

• Temperature: Grows best between 18–32°C (minimum 10°C).

• Pests/Diseases: Watch for aphids, whiteflies, and root rot. Use neem oil spray as a natural pesticide.

✂️ How To Prune / Harvest Emily Basil

• Start harvesting when the plant is 8–10 inches tall.

• Prune every 1–2 weeks to promote bushier growth.

• Use clean shears or scissors for cutting leaves.

• Remove flower buds early to prevent flavor loss and seed production.

• Pinch off flowers if blooming starts—these are edible too.

🌿 Health Benefits of Emily Basil Leaves

• Protects vision and supports eye health

• Promotes wound healing and digestion

• Helps manage blood sugar and body weight

• Known to aid in anxiety, depression, and fighting inflammation

• Contains antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins A, C, E

🌸 Emily Basil Plant Special Features

• Common Name: Emily Basil, Tulsi (तुलसी)

• Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum citriodorum

• Plant Height: 20–50 cm

• Flower Color: White or Purple

• Growing Level: Easy (Beginner-friendly)

FAQ

Does the Emily basil plant need full sunlight?

Yes, Emily 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 Emily basil seeds not germinating?

Emily 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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