Tulsi (Holy Basil) - Rama Type

Green Leaf / Rama
Warm Climate TestedEasy GrowerReliable Harvest

Grow fresh tulsi for chai, kadha, and everyday harvesting at home.

Holy basil, close up of new growth

Quick Grow Info

Tulsi starts slowly but becomes very productive once settled into warm conditions.
Sun
Full sun to light afternoon shade
Type
Warm season annual or tender perennial
Start Method
Surface sow; light aids germination. Start indoors or in warm soil.
Height
18–24 inches

About Green Leaf (Rama) Tulsi

Green Leaf Tulsi, often called Rama or Sri Tulsi, is the familiar green variety used for herbal tea and daily home use across South Asia. Its bright green leaves carry a gentle clove-like aroma that works beautifully in chai, kadha, and everyday herbal preparations.

Easy to grow in warm gardens or containers, tulsi offers steady harvests while bringing cultural familiarity to the home garden.

Why We Chose This Tulsi

Tulsi carries deep cultural and kitchen significance across South Asian traditions, where it is grown not only for flavor but as part of everyday ritual and care. We selected this green-leaf variety for reliable growth, traditionalflavor, and strong performance in California-style container gardens, making it easy for modern growers to keep tulsi close at hand.

Grower’s Corner

Grower’s Corner — Tulsi Guide

Step-by-step tips for germination, container growing, harvesting for tea, and managing flowering.

Grower’s Corner • 5–7 min read
Read the guide

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