Basil Holy Red

Basil Holy Red, also called Tulsi or Sacred Basil is an ancient herb with highly aromatic, narrow oval leaves and perfumed pink flowers. This reddish-purple tinted plant exudes a delicious, sweet, clove-like aroma. The hotter the summer, the deeper purple the leaves become.

This ornamental and useful basil is an herb native to India, where it is sacred in the Hindu religious tradition and is regarded as one of the most important plants used in Ayurvedic medicine. It is frequently grown in courtyards and temples and is believed to protect from misfortune and sanctifies and guides to heaven all who cultivate it

Cultivated widely through Asia for religious and medicinal purposes. Teas made from the leaves bring clarity and beat stress. The act of drinking the tea  can be as calming as yoga.  Its peppery spiciness has also earned it the nickname hot basil. Basil Holy Red is also “Krishna Tulsi” whereas Basil Holy Green is known as “Rama Tulsi”. Krishna Tulsi is most commonly used for worship and possesses greater medicinal value.

All basils are tender herbs that prefer daytime temperatures of around 25 to 30°C, they cannot withstand frost and will only thrive with night temperatures above 12°C. Basil can be grown indoors on a sunny windowsill or outdoors in containers or soil. It should be grown in a position that receives sunlight for around 4 to 6 hours a day.

The dark varieties need the longer amount of full sun to achieve their deep and distinctive coloration. Position the plants in a sheltered spot that avoids cold winds.

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