Tulsi Basil 'Krishna' Seeds

This variety of tulsi has all the same medicinal properties as ‘Krishna’ and ‘Rama’ but is distinctly much bigger of a plant. The large, light green fuzzy leaves have a clove-like aroma and are perfect for making tea. Originally from East Africa and South Asia, this variety can grow up to 6 feet tall and can perennialize in warmer regions. If you’re looking for a tulsi to turn into tea or medicine, this is the right variety for you! If you are looking for tulsi for spiritual purposes, ‘Krishna’ or ‘Rama’ is the proper variety instead.

Tulsi Basil is one of the most culturally important herbs for medicinal and spiritual uses in South Asia. Regular consumption of tulsi not only helps protect and detoxify the body's cells and organs, it can also help reduce toxic stress by relaxing and calming the mind and offering many other psychological benefits.

Numerous studies show that tulsi has anti-diabetic, anti-bacterial, anti-carcinogenic, anti-fertility, anti-ulcer and many other activities. The compounds present in this herb help the body and mind cope with a wide range of chemical, physical, infectious and emotional stresses and restore physiological and psychological function.

At least 200 seeds per Packet.
Ocimum gratissimum

Ashwaganda is a reverred herb in Ayurveda. It grows as a small (2-3 feet tall) shrubby perennial in Zones 10 and higher and can be grown as an annual in Zones 9 and lower. The leaves have similar medicinal properties as the root and can be used fresh or dried in teas. Drought tolerant and easy to grow! Prefers full sun (at least 4 hours).

In Sanskrit Ashwagandha means smell of the horse which refers to both the herb's scent and its potential ability to increase strength. It is a revered herb in Ayurveda for its ability to both calm the nervous system and provide energy and strength. The medicine is most potent in its roots. We recommend growing the plant to full maturity (until November or December), then pulling up the entire plant and harvesting the roots. In the past we have cleaned the roots, dehydrated them and then pulverized them into a powder to add to tea blends.

Although Western sources promote Ashwagandha as great medicine, we must warn that it is a potent medicine that is not recommended for everyone. It has heating qualities, so those with excess pitta should take caution. Personally, we cannot even process the roots until Winter is in full effect as the heating qualities are too aggravating for us in the warmer months.

We have been stewarding these seeds for the past two years.

60 seeds per packet.
Withania somnifera

Tulsi Basil is one of the most culturally important herbs for medicinal and spiritual uses in South Asia. Regular consumption of tulsi not only helps protect and detoxify the body's cells and organs, it can also help reduce toxic stress by relaxing and calming the mind and offering many other psychological benefits.

Plants grow to a height of 20” at maturity with small, green leaves. Leaves can be used fresh or dried for tea.

Plants can perennialize outdoors in warmer climates. If planting indoors, keep plant near a window with direct sunlight and reduce watering in the Winter.

Numerous studies show that tulsi has anti-diabetic, anti-bacterial, anti-carcinogenic, anti-fertility, anti-ulcer and many other activities. The compounds present in this herb help the body and mind cope with a wide range of chemical, physical, infectious and emotional stresses and restore physiological and psychological function.

Seeds can be tricky to start since they are extremely tiny and require light to germinate. We use seed starting soil in a wide pot (or a takeout container with holes at the bottom), and sprinkle the seeds over the top. Lighly sprinkle a little seed starting soil over the seeds, taking care to not bury to seeds. Be careful while watering, as seeds can easily get buried from the force of the water. Cover the pot with saran wrap and place in a sunny window or greenhouse. Keep soil moist until first signs of germination. Once plants are 1/2” tall, you can seperate them into individual containers to continue growing.

At least 200 seeds per Packet.
Ocimum sanctum (sometimes referred to as Ocimum tenuiflorum)

Drought tolerant, annual plant producing the white sesame seed used in South Asian and many other Asian cusines. Plant can grow up to 6 feet - here in Petaluma it grew 4 feet tall and was producing stunning pale pink flowers up until the first frost.

To harvest the seeds, wait for the seed pods to turn brown and dry up on the stalk. Put them into a brown paper bag or fabric bag to collect all the seeds. In Petaluma, the pods were just beginning to turn brown at the end of the season so we put them in a big lawn bag and stored them in a warm, dry place until the plant fully matured and the seed pods ruptured open to release the seeds.

Plant thrives in warm, dry locations. Once plant is established, waterings can be reduced.

200 seeds per packet
Sesamum indicum