Holy Basil (Thai) – 4000 Seeds – AAA – Thai

Description

Holy Basil (Thai) seeds

 

Price: 250 Taka per packet

Quantity: approx. 4000 seeds 

Brand: AAA Seed

Country of origin: Thailand

 

Germination Rate (approx.): 60%

Physical Purity (Min): 98%

Genetic Purity (Min): 98%

 

Scientific Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum
Family: Lamiaceae
Common Names: Holy Basil, Thai Holy Basil, Tulsi, Tulasi

Note: “Thai Holy Basil” is commonly treated as a culinary form of Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), different from regular Thai Basil (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora).

Germination Temperature

After comparing multiple horticultural and seed sources:

• Ideal soil temperature: 20°C to 28°C
• Best results: 22°C to 25°C
• Germination becomes slow below 18°C
• Very poor below 15°C

Therefore the safest practical range for Bangladesh is:

✅ Recommended Germination Temperature: 22–26°C

Germination Time of Seeds

• Usually: 5–14 days
• Average in Bangladeshi warm weather:
  • 6–10 days
• Cooler weather may take:
  • 14–20 days

✅ Practical commercial estimate:
7–10 days

Plant Height, Span & Seed Sowing Depth

Item	Measurement
Mature Height	1.5–3 feet
Plant Spread/Span	1–2 feet
Seed Sowing Depth	0.2–0.5 cm (very shallow)

Seeds require partial light for best germination.

Plant Spacing

• Container/Rooftop: 12–18 inches apart
• Field cultivation: 10–14 inches apart

Row Spacing

• 18–24 inches between rows

Trellis or Physical Support Requirement

❌ Usually NOT required.

However:

• Tall plants exposed to rooftop wind may need:
  • bamboo stick support
  • soft tying

Especially during monsoon.

Seed to Harvest Time

Harvest Type	Time
First leaf harvest	35–45 days
Heavy harvest	60–75 days
Full maturity	90–100 days

 

Seed to Bloom Time

• Usually 60–90 days

Pot / Container / Bed Size

Ideal Container

Type	Size
Round Pot	10–14 inch diameter
Grow Bag	12–15 inch
Depth	Minimum 10–12 inch

 

Raised Bed

• Depth: 10–12 inches minimum

Soil Type & Ideal pH

Ideal Soil

Holy basil prefers:

• Well-drained
• Moderately fertile
• Airy soil
• Moist but not waterlogged
• Rich in organic matter

Ideal pH

✅ 6.0–7.2

Best:

• 6.3–6.8

Sunlight & Germination Light Requirement

Mature Plant

• Full sun preferred
• Minimum:
  • 5–6 hours direct sunlight
• Ideal:
  • 6–8 hours

Seed Germination

• Seeds need:
  • partial light exposure
• Do NOT bury deeply

Water Requirement

Plant Size	Water Amount	Interval
Seedling	100–150 ml	Daily light watering
6–12 inch plant	300–500 ml	Every 1–2 days
Mature rooftop plant	700 ml–1.5 L	Every 1–3 days

 

Bangladesh Rooftop Notes

Summer:

• May require daily watering

Monsoon:

• Ensure excellent drainage

Winter:

• Reduce watering frequency

Essential Nutrients & Organic Sources

Nutrient	Importance	Organic Source
Nitrogen (N)	Leaf growth	Mustard Cake, Vermicompost
Phosphorus (P)	Root growth	Bone Meal
Potassium (K)	Aroma & immunity	Cow dung compost
Calcium	Stem strength	Oyster Shell Powder
Magnesium	Chlorophyll	Epsom Salt
Sulfur	Essential oils	Mustard Cake

 

Approximate Preferred NPK Ratio

• Vegetative stage:
  • 4-2-3
• Mature stage:
  • 3-2-4

Organic Fertilizer Schedule (for 12-inch Pot)

Base Mix Before Planting

Fertilizer	Amount
Vermicompost	300 g
Cow Dung Compost	400 g
Trichocompost	200 g
Bone Meal	40 g
Neem Cake Powder	40 g
Mustard Cake Powder	25 g
Horn Meal	20 g
Oyster Shell Powder	15 g
Epsom Salt	5 g

 

Monthly Feeding

Material	Amount
Vermicompost	150 g
Cow Dung Compost	150 g
Neem Cake	20 g
Mustard Cake	15 g

 

Every 45 Days

Material	Amount
Bone Meal	15–20 g
Oyster Shell Powder	10 g
Epsom Salt	3–5 g

Chemical Fertilizer Requirement

Stage	Fertilizer	Dose
Vegetative	NPK 19-19-19	1 g/L water every 15 days
Mature	NPK 12-12-18	1–1.5 g/L every 20 days
Magnesium deficiency	Magnesium Sulfate	2 g/L monthly

Avoid excessive nitrogen:

• reduces aroma
• increases weak leafy growth

Perfect Rooftop Potting Mix (Bangladesh Climate)

Final Recommended Mix

Ingredient	Percentage
Coconut Coir Dust	28%
Loamy Soil	22%
Vermicompost	12%
Cow Dung Compost	10%
Trichocompost	8%
Brown River Sand	6%
Cinder	4%
Jhama	3%
Wood Charcoal	3%
Neem Cake Powder	1.5%
Bone Meal	1%
Mustard Cake Powder	0.8%
Oyster Shell Powder	0.5%
Epsom Salt	0.1%
Turmeric Powder	0.1%

 

Why This Works

• Excellent drainage for monsoon
• Good moisture retention for summer
• Lightweight rooftop mix
• High microbial activity
• Good aeration

Companion Plants

Good companions:

• Tomato
• Chili
• Eggplant
• Marigold
• Mint
• Coriander
• Lettuce

Avoid:

• Very large aggressive plants

Fruit Taste

Holy basil is mainly grown for leaves.

Seeds are edible.

Part	Taste Rating
Seeds	4/10

SHU:
❌ Not applicable

Leaf Taste

Trait	Rating
Peppery	7/10
Clove-like	8/10
Slight bitterness	4/10
Aromatic intensity	9/10

Overall:
✅ 8.5/10

Pests & Control

Pest	Chemical Control	Organic Control
Aphids	Imidacloprid	Neem oil spray
Whiteflies	Acetamiprid	Yellow sticky traps
Spider mites	Abamectin	Soap spray
Leaf miners	Spinosad	Neem extract
Mealybugs	Thiamethoxam	Alcohol cotton swab

 

Diseases & Cure

Disease	Chemical	Organic
Powdery mildew	Sulfur fungicide	Baking soda spray
Root rot	Metalaxyl	Trichoderma
Leaf spot	Copper oxychloride	Neem extract
Damping off	Carbendazim	Cinnamon + Trichoderma

 

Harvest Readiness

Harvest leaves when:

• plant reaches 8–12 inches
• strong aroma develops
• multiple branches appear

For seeds:

• flower spikes become brown and dry

Monthly Yield for Family of Four

For Bangladeshi cooking + tea:

✅ Required:

• 1.5–3 kg fresh leaves/month

Plants needed:

• Approximately 8–12 healthy plants

Average Yield Per Square Foot

Type	Yield
Fresh leaves	0.4–1 kg/sq ft per season

 

Average Lifespan

Climate	Lifespan
Tropical Bangladesh	1–3 years
Commercial cultivation	6–12 months

 

Nutritional Values

Contains:

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin K
• Calcium
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Potassium
• Eugenol
• Antioxidants

Health Benefits

• Supports immunity
• Helps reduce stress
• Anti-inflammatory
• Supports respiratory health
• Rich in antioxidants

Popular Recipes

Bangladeshi

1. Tulsi Tea
2. Herbal Tulsi Bhorta

International

1. Thai Holy Basil Chicken
2. Holy Basil Soup

Best Germination Months in Bangladesh

Considering recent Bangladesh climate trends:

✅ Best natural germination period:

• February–April
• August–October

Peak success:

• March
• September

Avoid:

• Heavy monsoon flooding periods

Average Number of Seeds Per Gram

After comparing multiple seed references:

✅ Approximately:

• 700–1000 seeds per gram

Average practical estimate:

• 850 seeds/gram

Best Propagation Method

Best Overall:

✅ Seed propagation

Fastest cloning:

✅ Stem cuttings

Cuttings root in:

• 7–14 days

Best Storage Methods

Fresh Leaves

Method	Storage Life
Refrigerator	5–7 days
Wrapped in tissue	7–10 days

Dried Leaves

Method	Storage Life
Airtight jar	6–12 months

Frozen Paste

Method	Storage Life
Freezer cubes	4–6 months

Specialties

• Sacred medicinal herb in Ayurveda
• Extremely aromatic leaves
• Excellent pollinator plant

Beautiful Quotes

• “Where Tulsi grows, peace follows.”
• “A single basil leaf carries the fragrance of an entire garden.”

Unknown Facts

• Holy basil produces essential oils rich in eugenol.
• Bees are highly attracted to its flowers.
• It can naturally repel some insects around vegetables.

Native Region

Native to:

• Indian subcontinent
• Southeast Asia

Origin Story

Holy basil has been cultivated for thousands of years in India for:

• Ayurvedic medicine
• Religious rituals
• Culinary use

Ancient Sanskrit texts mention Tulsi as a sacred medicinal herb.

Scientific Name & Family

Item	Name
Scientific Name	Ocimum tenuiflorum
Synonym	Ocimum sanctum
Family	Lamiaceae

 

Reference Sources

• Johnny’s Selected Seeds
• RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
• Gardenia
• The Spruce
• PlotMyGarden
• GrowPlants.org
• Plant.Garden
• Wikipedia – Ocimum tenuiflorum
• WikiGardener

Accessories Required For Seedling Preparation:

-Seedling Tray – 06 Cavity

https://mygardenbd.com/product/coco-dust-mgss3014/

OR

Jiffy Pellet – 50mm – MGTA3022

 

 

Disclaimer: In accordance with the universal custom of seed trade we give no warranty expressed or implied as to description, quality, productivity or any other matter of any way for the crop results beyond the purchased price especially under unsuitable season, abnormal weather, unsuitable soil and other unexpected conditions.

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