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Holy

(Ocimum sanctum)

SACRED BASIL or Tulsi, slender green leaves, hairy purplish stem, musky and slightly mint scent, often grown in houses, gardens and near temples in India, said to be a tonic aiding digestion, use in salads.

Seed count: 2600/g.

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Packet (240 seeds) $3.50

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2g $9.00

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Basil planting information:

When To Plant In Australia

Tropics:	All Year
Subtropic:	Aug-Jan
Mild:	Sep-Dec
Cold/Frost:	Sep-Jan

Seed Sowing
Plant space cm:	20-25
Row space cm:	30-50
Depth cm:	0.5
Best soil temp:	18-35 °C
Sow after frost:	Yes

Other Info
Number of seeds per gram:	500-1000
Average days to maturity:	70-84

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