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Temperate Tulsi (Kapoor Tulsi) - 50 Seeds
(Ocimum tenuiflorum)
ADAPTOGENIC HERB
PLEASE READ BEFORE BUYING: Tulsi seeds MUST NEED 18°C-25°C constant soil temperature to germinate. Tulsi is a light-dependent germinator. You may need to invest in a heated propagator or electric seedling heat pad, or use cling wrap to cover the seed tray top until germination if you are not living in SUB-TROPICAL or TROPICAL or ARID climate zone of Australia AND to try to germinate Tulsi seeds other than early October to late March time frame.
Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart, Adelaide and surrounding regions up to 200km to 300km falls under either Temperate or Cool zone. Tulsi germination will be delayed or failed if you don’t respect weather condition in your area OR don’t provide artificial aid, i.e. indoor warmth to germinate. If you are not sure about your climate zone, please see the climate map available in this listing photo gallery or ask us – more than happy to assist you to successfully grow and use Tulsi Plant for your well-being, which is our ultimate goal.
For more than 5000 years, Tulsi (also known as Holy Basil) has been considered India's "Queen of Herbs" and has been revered as one of the most sacred herbs in India, infused with healing power. Hindus view Tulsi (also spelled Tulasi or Thulasi) as a goddess in the form of a plant bestowed with great spiritual and healing powers.
Note to those wishing to grow their own tulsi tea. Unless you live in a hot zone, are a very experienced propagator, or are particularly attached to growing the tropical-type Tulsi (Krishna, Amrita, Rama and Vana – BTW, we have all available for sale). We really suggest you grow this temperate tulsi instead. The germination is far easier, the growth is faster, the productivity is greater, and the overall experience more likely to bring happiness.
Temperate Tulsi plant is bushy annual tea basil with small leaves, purple flowers, powerfully aromatic. This plant is of East African origin, and India is right across the way. Among all basils in our experience, this one is the most frost-hardy cultivar and self-seed over the seasons, which is unusual among basils. This is the holy basil we recommend to grow for the home gardener to make into tea. We find it very satisfying, with the aroma most appealing.
It weighs up heavily as a garden-grown tea herb and may be used by itself or blended with leaves of other types of tulsi.
Traditional usage (Ayurveda): stress, anxiety, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, and dementia. Drinking tulsi tea in the morning is a fantastic way to get started.
Modern research has classified Tulsi as an ADAPTOGENIC HERB
Adaptogens have been shown to support the body's natural immune system while relieving the body's negative reaction to stress. Adaptogenic herbs have been used in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal medicines for thousands of years to promote and maintain wellness. Many adaptogenic herbs have been referred to by herbalists as rejuvenative herbs, qi tonic herbs, rasayanas or restorative herbs. They help the body adapt to environmental, physical and emotional stressors, support normal functions, and restore balance.
Pick young leaves and branches for cooking uses. You may use fresh leaves in tea or chew them directly.
Sowing Guide
Plant Tulsi seeds in the Spring/early Summer for the best results. Tulsi seed is a light-dependent germinator, and you can increase germ rates by holding the seed in the palm of your hand in the direct sunlight before planting and plant in such a way that the seeds still receive light in the pot or flat. Scatter seeds on the surface, press in and keep evenly moist, in strong light and very warm until germination. MUST NEED 18°C-25°C constant soil temperature to germinate. Plants grow vigorously in warm climates. This plant is frost intolerant.
Propagation notes will be supplied with the seed packet.
DISCLAIMER: All information provided on this listing is for informational purposes only. Please seek professional advice before commencing any treatment.
All orders are dispatched from our warehouse in Sydney, NSW, Australia
AUSTRALIA-WIDE SEED DELIVERY
Order dispatch time: 1-3 business days, excluding weekend & public holiday.
Transit time: Depends upon the postage service that you choose and pay. Usually, 1-2 business days for express post & 3-8 business days for standard post.
WA order dispatch: Once a week, regardless of whether Express Post is chosen. Express Post seed orders do not receive priority during the Quarantine WA inspection.
Note: We're sorry, but we cannot prioritise order packing service for customers who have paid for Express Post. We pack orders with a first-in, first-out policy.
Please see the table below or use the shipping calculators on this website.
Standard Post & Parcel (Australia Post) – WITH TRACKING |
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Delivery Estimates: 3-10 business days* (WA, NT Remote areas may take longer) |
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Order Contents |
Delivery Cost |
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Seed packets only / or any seeds or garden supplies upto 200g |
$4.95 FREE domestic tracking letter shipping on seed packet-only (less than 0.5g) orders of $60 (after discount, if any) or above |
| Seed packets & bulk weight-based items, garden tools, tubers, canes, rhizomes & seeds 200g to 400g | $5.95 |
| Seed packets & bulk weight-based items, garden tools, tubers, canes, rhizomes & seeds 401g to 2kg | $9.95 |
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Seed packets & bulk weight-based items, garden tools, seed potatoes, tubers, canes, rhizomes & seeds over 2kg |
$15.95 (Capped) |
Express Post & Parcel Service (Australia Post) - WITH TRACKING |
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Delivery Estimates: 1-3 business days* (WA, NT, TAS & Remote areas may take longer) |
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Delivery Cost |
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Seed packets only |
$16 |
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Seed packets & bulk weight-based seeds up to 500g |
$19 |
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BULK Seeds: 0 – 500g |
$19 |
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BULK Seeds: 501g to 1kg |
$21 |
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BULK Seeds: 1.01kg to 3kg |
$26 |
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BULK Seeds: 3.01kg to 5kg |
$45 |
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BULK Seeds: 5.01kg to 10kg |
$80 |
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BULK Seeds: 10.01kg or 15kg |
$120 |
An additional $6 fee applies to cover quarantine inspection fees. All WA seed orders are subject to Quarantine WA inspection, which may result in delays beyond our control. For more information, please refer quarantine policy.
An additional $3 fee covers Biosecurity Tasmania paperwork—maximum 1kg per seed line item. Biosecurity Tasmania restrictions apply. |
WA order dispatch time:
WA orders are packed once a week on Wednesday and shipped out on Thursday. To ensure that your orders are processed and shipped out each Thursday, please place them before midnight (AEDT - Sydney time) on Tuesday. This applies no matter whether Express Post service is chosen for the order.
WA orders go to the Quarantine WA office at Perth Airport for inspection before being sent to your shipping address by the Quarantine Officers. Your tracking number will be activated once the inspection is complete, which may take up to 10 business days after we have packed and dispatched your order.
The tracking number will stay in a 'Pending' status until Quarantine Officers have inspected your shipment at Perth Airport.
Depending on the postal service you pay for the order, it will generally take an additional 1 to 5 business days for your shipment to arrive from Perth Airport to your address within WA. However, please note that delays beyond our control may occasionally occur.
Signature on delivery: An additional $2.95 applies if you require a signature on delivery service. If you haven't requested a signature, the postie will check for a safe place or letterbox (if it fits) to leave your item. They'll take it to the Post Office for collection if a safe place can't be found.
No Discount on Postage: Our special discount event means seeds are available at discounted prices. However, postage costs remain the same, i.e. there won't be any discount on the postage costs - so check out our postage rate table to find out exactly how much it will cost before you stock up on your favourites!
Please note that Australia Post is experiencing delays within their delivery network, so the delivery estimate days/ dates are not guaranteed. We encourage you to choose Express Post shipping to avoid delays in transit.
You shall receive an email / SMS notification with a tracking number as soon as your order has been dispatched. We dispatch ALL seed orders via Australia Post tracking letters for certainty & peace of mind.
We may use Australia Post Registered Post, which requires a signature on delivery, or you may need to present your ID to collect it.
Express Delivery
It's the fastest possible delivery service within the Australia Post network.
Important:
We will process your order after we have received clear payment in the accounts.
Dispatch and delivery times are estimates only; we cannot guarantee delivery times as these can change for reasons beyond our control.
Postage rates are calculated based on each order. If you have placed multiple orders with the same recipient and address, we may combine all items in single postage.
INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY
Sorry, we do not ship seeds outside of Australia.
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Shipping Restrictions
Western Australia Customers: We can ship most seed line items, except Quarantine WA restricted seed lines to WA. To help us ship your order as quickly and efficiently as possible, please do not include any seed items prohibited in WA; they are listed with the label 'NOT to WA'. Due to quarantine restrictions in WA, there is a 10kg seeds limit per variety. WA orders require additional handling time. Please remain within an approved limit when ordering seeds. We review every WA order before dispatch and remove (or reduce) excess seed quantity from your order to comply with WA biosecurity regulations. Please check further information here
Tasmania Customers: We can ship seeds to Tasmania. Please do not include seed line items labeled 'NOT to TAS'. Please note that the maximum allowable limit per permitted seed line item is 1kg per order.