{"product_id":"bazylia-tajska-tulsi-bio-nasiona-semailles","title":"Thai basil Tulsi ORGANIC - Ocimum tenuiflorum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eHoly basil with a warm, spicy aroma, organically grown.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tulsi is an annual basil with light green leaves tinged with purple, growing into compact bushes 30–40 cm tall. Its aroma is distinctly different from that of Genovese basil – it is warmer and spicier. In Asian cuisine, the leaves are used mainly in cooked and stir-fried dishes. This is an old, traditional variety that grows well both in garden beds and in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e annual, bushy plant, 30–40 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdible parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves and flowers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSowing under cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e March–April; in pots from May to mid-July\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e after May 15–20\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e June–October\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny or lightly shaded, warm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 190\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eWhat makes this variety special\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTulsi, also known as holy basil, has been grown in India for centuries, where it holds particular cultural and religious significance. Its name comes from Sanskrit and is sometimes translated as “the incomparable one.” Young shoots and leaves take on a purple hue, making the plant decorative in flower beds or balcony planters as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThai basil is also a good companion plant in the vegetable garden. Its intense aroma may deter aphids and whiteflies, so it is worth planting alongside tomatoes, cucumbers, courgettes, pumpkins, melons or cabbage – including in a greenhouse. Bees and bumblebees are attracted to the flowering plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eGrowing step by step\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eSowing (March–April, under cover):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow the seeds in moist, well-draining growing medium in pots or plug trays and cover them only lightly – to a depth equal to the size of the seed. Maintain a temperature of approx. 20°C; germination usually takes about 10 days. From May to mid-July, you can also sow seeds directly into pots on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003ePricking out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the seedlings have produced their first pair of true leaves, transplant them individually into pots 7–9 cm in diameter. Keep them in a bright, warm place until they are ready to be planted out, and water moderately, as young basil plants do not tolerate waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003ePlanting out (after May 15–20):\u003c\/strong\u003e Basil cannot tolerate frost, so plant it in beds or containers only once the risk of cold weather has passed. Plant at a spacing of approx. 30 × 25 cm in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Harden off the plants for several days before planting out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #656B39;\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly, keeping the growing medium evenly moist but not wet. Pinch out the shoot tips to encourage bushier growth and delay flowering. Mulch helps reduce water evaporation and weed growth. Do not plant too closely together – good airflow reduces the risk of fungal diseases. Also check the plants for aphids, whiteflies and slugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTulsi leaves are best suited to \u003cstrong\u003eAsian cuisine\u003c\/strong\u003e – in \u003cstrong\u003ewok dishes, curries and soups\u003c\/strong\u003e, where they should be added towards the end of cooking. They can be used to make an \u003cstrong\u003earomatic infusion\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the flowers can be used as an \u003cstrong\u003eedible garnish\u003c\/strong\u003e. Any surplus can easily be \u003cstrong\u003edried or frozen\u003c\/strong\u003e. The plant also looks lovely \u003cstrong\u003ein pots on a balcony or terrace\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it is always close at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eGardener’s tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f5f3ee; border-left: 4px solid #656B39; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 1em 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eHarvest the leaves in the morning, when they are most aromatic, and always cut off entire shoot tips just above a pair of leaves – the plant will branch at that point and keep producing for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eAbout the producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe seeds come from \u003cstrong\u003eSemailles\u003c\/strong\u003e – a small-scale Belgian producer of organic seeds from the province of Namur in Wallonia. Semailles offers only open-pollinated varieties (no F1 hybrids), including many traditional and collector’s varieties. Some seeds are propagated in its own fields, while others are produced in partnership with organic growers in Belgium and France. All batches are certified organic (inspection code BE-BIO-01).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #5C3727; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eLatin name\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eOcimum tenuiflorum (syn. Ocimum sanctum)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eTulsi\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eannual, bushy\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e30–40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003esunny to lightly shaded, warm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSeasonality\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eannual plant, frost-sensitive\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSowing time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eMarch–April under cover; May–mid-July in pots\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003ePlanting-out time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eafter May 15–20\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eHarvest time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eJune–October\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e30 × 25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003ePacket contents\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eapprox. 190 seeds (0.25 g)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eOrganic growing\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eseeds certified organic (inspection code BE-BIO-01)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eSemailles (Belgium)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"background-color: #5C3727; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 8px 12px; width: 40%;\"\u003eEAN code\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e5415166027719\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Semailles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54350224556360,"sku":"SEM-A0026S","price":20.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/A0026S_1.jpg?v=1792432331","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/bazylia-tajska-tulsi-bio-nasiona-semailles","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}