0.5 gr
Sowing: from March to May
Sixth: 40 cm between plants 60 in the row
Harvest: starting 50 days after sowing
Tulsi Krishna Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum)
Tulsi Krishna Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) : Also called Vaishnavi (belonging to Vishnu), Vishnu Vallabha (beloved of Vishnu), sacred basil has been cultivated in India for centuries in special pots or in special glass cases in homes. The darkest variety, Shyama-Tulsi (dark Tulsi), or Tulsi Krishna (the eighth avatar of Vishnu), is consecrated to this deity due to the similarity between the color of his skin and the purple leaves of this variety. As soon as you smell the scent of these varieties, you understand why they are so closely linked to spirituality. Sweet, penetrating yet gentle notes of clove, eucalyptus, mint, and many others create a feeling of peace and tranquility.
Intended for infusions, I don't know of any other uses in the kitchen, and honestly, I don't think I'll look for any.
Growing in the field is simple; the plant is hardy and medium-sized, reaching 70 cm in height. Unlike Tulsi Kali or Tulsi Rama (green), this variety requires full sun, which darkens its leaves and promotes the production of anthocyanins.
It doesn't have much watering requirements but regular watering will give you a well-developed and beautiful plant.
Grow it in pots, in the vegetable garden, on the rooftops of buildings, then sit among it on a light breeze, and you will make peace, even if only for a moment, with the world.