Amrita Tulsi

Family: Lamiaceae Herb

Fragrant as fresh rain on warm stone, Amrita Tulsi basil releases a luminous, sweet-spicy aroma with a cool herbal lift that lingers on the fingertips.

Its leaves form dense, upright clumps of tender, medium-green foliage with a softly serrated edge and a succulent, velvety texture—ideal for gathering again and again. Grow Amrita Tulsi for its revered presence in home herbal rituals and for aromatic infusions and flavorful finishing where holy basil character shines most.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 60 DaysHabit: Upright

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Ashburn (Zone 7a).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Mar 9th
Last Frost	Apr 20th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jun 15th
Harvest Begins	Aug 14th
Harvest Ends	Oct 20th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	60
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	75
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Amrita Tulsi (holy basil) carries a fragrant sweet-spice heat with a cooling herbal tail, so it’s best added late—toss in off the flame or it loses that luminous lift. Its tender, velvety leaves break down fast, which makes it ideal for infusions and quick blitzes where aroma stays in the cup, not on the cutting board.

Best Uses

short-burst finishing on hot rice, lentils, and grilled meats—treat it like a living herb
steeping for aromatic infusions and syrup, where the fragrance stays bright
torn-leaf salads and cucumber bowls dressed just before eating
quick pesto-style blitzes that keep a green, fragrant edge

Flavor Profile

sweet-spicy basil perfume cool, almost menthol-like herbal lift succulent, velvety leaf texture lingering fragrant finish

Kitchen Pairings

lime garlic ginger honey coconut milk chicken

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if Amrita Tulsi develops leaf spots or a fuzzy gray mold on leaves?

Leaf spot and gray mold (Botrytis) often flare when plants stay wet and air can’t circulate. Remove the worst leaves, water only at the base in the morning, and space plants so they aren’t touching; if it’s advanced, discard severely infected plants to stop spread. For home control, apply an approved copper-based fungicide according to label directions at the first signs, then repeat as instructed.

How often should I water Amrita Tulsi during the main growing phase?

During active growth, keep the top 1 inch of soil evenly moist but not waterlogged, which for most home gardens means watering about 2–3 times per week. Check daily in hot weather: if the soil surface dries quickly, increase frequency, but if water pools or the soil stays wet, cut back to prevent root stress and fungal issues.

How can I tell when Amrita Tulsi is ready to harvest (around day 60)?

Harvest when plants are well established and have multiple sets of true leaves, typically around 55–65 days after sowing. Take shoots that are 6–10 inches long with healthy, green leaves; pinch or snip just above a leaf pair to encourage branching. Avoid harvesting the very center growth point until the plant is sturdy, so it keeps producing after the first cut.