Amrita Tulsi (Holy Basil) seeds

🌿 Amrita Tulsi (Holy Basil) Seeds

10 Seeds – 2026 Harvest 🇦🇺 Australian Grown | Open Pollinated | Heirloom

🌟 One of the Rarest Holy Basil (Tulsi) Varieties Available

Amrita Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum) is an exceptionally rare and highly prized Holy Basil originating from Amritapuri in Southern India. This unique cultivar combines the finest characteristics of Rama Tulsi and Krishna Tulsi, producing lush green leaves with attractive purple stems and subtle purple highlights. It is renowned for its rich aroma, high essential oil content, and excellent flavour, making it one of the best Tulsi varieties for herbal tea.

The name “Amrita” comes from Sanskrit, meaning “Nectar of Immortality,” reflecting both its legendary significance and remarkable resilience.

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum
• Common Names: Amrita Tulsi, Holy Basil, Sacred Basil
• Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
• Plant Type: Aromatic perennial (grown as an annual in cooler climates)
• Height: 30–60 cm
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy and highly productive

🌿 Why Grow Amrita Tulsi?

• ⭐ One of the rarest Holy Basil varieties
• 🌿 Features beautifully balanced between Rama Tulsi and Krishna Tulsi
• 💚 Bright green leaves with elegant purple stems
• 🌸 Highly aromatic with a sweet, pleasant fragrance
• 🍵 Perfect for making premium herbal teas
• 🐝 Attracts bees, butterflies and beneficial pollinators
• 🌱 Excellent choice for pots, herb gardens and edible landscapes

🌞 Growing Information

• Prefers full sun
• Ideal temperature: 15–40°C
• Well-drained fertile soil
• Keep soil evenly moist during germination
• Germination may take 10–21 days and can be slightly slower than other Tulsi varieties.
• Regular harvesting encourages bushier growth and continuous leaf production.

🍵 Traditional Uses

Amrita Tulsi is especially valued as a tea basil due to its abundance of essential oils. The leaves produce a smooth, sweet, aromatic herbal tea enjoyed both hot and iced. Fresh or dried leaves can also be added to herbal blends, infused drinks, and traditional recipes.

🌿 Naturally Rich In

Amrita Tulsi contains naturally occurring plant compounds including:

• Eugenol
• Rosmarinic acid
• Essential oils and natural antioxidants

These compounds contribute to the plant’s distinctive aroma and have made Tulsi an important herb in traditional herbal practices for centuries.

Packet Includes

• ✅ 10 Premium Seeds
• 🇦🇺 Australian Grown
• 🌱 2026 Harvest
• 🌿 Open Pollinated (OP)
• 💚 Heirloom Variety
• ❌ Non-GMO
• 🌱 Untreated Seeds

A truly rare collector’s Holy Basil that beautifully combines the appearance and qualities of both Rama Tulsi and Krishna Tulsi, making it an exceptional addition to any herb garden.