Ocimum africanum## HOW TO GROW TULSI Sow seeds in springtime indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, or sow seeds directly in late spring when nights are above 65˚F. Surface sow , pressing in firmly, keep moist but not wet. Harvest the plant for drying when the purple flowers are just beginning to appear, as leaves contain the most essential oils at that time. Plants will branch where flowering tips are harvested, and grow more throughout the season for ongoing harvests until frost. Dry herb bunches by hanging from ceiling or lay on screens in a dark, dry, ventilated location. About 120 days from direct seeding until plants are ready for seed saving. Soil pH 6.1-8.5. Hardiness zones 7-11. Annual.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 22,400-142,00 seeds per ounce. Usual seed life: 5 years.Planting Depth surfaceSoil Temp. Germ. 70-85Days to Germ. 7-14Plant Spacing 12”Row Spacing 12”Days To Maturity 40Storage RefrigerateFull Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil ##This tulsi variety is the most frost-hardy of other tulsi types. Temperate tulsi is an annual bushy plant that has small green leaves, purple flowers, and is powerfully aromatic. Its essential oils include linalool, nerol, geranoil, citral, humulene, and more. Makes delicious tea!! Tags: Harvest: Mid, Color: Green, Size: Medium, Specialty: Cool Climate, Season: Summer.Originated from East Africa, and made its way into India where it has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicines for stress, anxiety, diabetes, dementia, diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis. ##Waterleaf Farm##Organically Grown##Seed grower since 2008##//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0129/8922/files/Waterleaf_Sep_2022-33?v=1673336733##Waterleaf Farm is a small sustainable flower farm growing on Southern Oregon Land Conservancy (Eagle Mill Farm). Mostly a fresh cut flower farm, Melanie also grows herbs and has been saving seeds from over 30 varieties of crops for years. Waterleaf Farm also offers workshops to deepen in connection with the plants and U-pick flowers.
