{"product_id":"basil-holy","title":"Basil 'Holy'","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ocimum tenuiflorum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"75\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"57\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holy Basil, Tulsi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"90\"\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"153\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"129\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"165\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"203\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"269\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and other pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"340\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"283\"\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic with notes of clove, pepper, and a hint of mint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Culinary applications such as herbal teas, soups, and sauces; traditional medicinal uses; also revered in religious practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"509\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"494\"\u003ePlant Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, bushy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"649\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begin harvesting leaves once the plant reaches about 6 inches (15 cm) in height; regular harvesting encourages bushier growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"714\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomatoes, peppers, oregano, and marigolds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eGeneral Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holy Basil, or Tulsi, is a perennial plant in the Lamiaceae family, widely cultivated throughout the Southeast Asian tropics. It is considered sacred in Hinduism and is often grown in home gardens and near temples. The plant thrives in warm, sunny locations with well-drained soil. Regular watering is essential, but the soil should not be waterlogged. Pinching off flower buds as they appear will promote continuous leaf production and prevent the plant from bolting.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ocimum_tenuiflorum?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl bg-[#f4f4f4] px-2 text-[0.5em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary !text-token-text-secondary uppercase hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary group\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"truncate\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scott's Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" Pot","offer_id":43432830501001,"sku":"G14272","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3576\/1033\/files\/Holy_Hasil.jpg?v=1748267247","url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/products\/basil-holy","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}