Tulsi or Tulasi (Ocimum tenuiflorum) or Holy basil is a sacred plant in Hindu belief. Hindus regard it as an earthly manifestation of the goddess Tulsi, a consort of the god Vishnu. The offering of its leaves is mandatory in ritualistic worship of Vishnu and his forms like Krishna and Vithoba. Common name(s): Ajaka,Baranda, Basilic Indien,Brinda,Kala Tulsi, Kemangen, Krishna Tulasi, Tulsa, Manjari,Parnasa, Patrapuspha,Shyama Tulsi, Sri Tulasi, Suvasa Tulasi and Tulsi Patra.
Bloom time: Throughout Year, Preferably early summer and late spring.
Max reachable height: 1.50 to 2 feet
Difficulty to grow: Easy to grow
Germination Period: 10 days
Number of seeds: Around 800 to 1000 seeds ( approx )
Seed rate: 5 to 6 kg / Acre