Tulsi Basil 'Rama' Seeds

Tulsi Basil is one of the most culturally important herbs for medicinal and spiritual uses in South Asia. This red leaf variety ‘Krishna’ has high levels of rosmarinic acid and eugenol, which lends to its clove-like scent. 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, reddish purple leaves. Leaves can be used fresh or dried for tea. This variety is the most medicinal and spiritual of any other variety.

Numerous studies also 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)

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

Dark green, deeply serrated and very aromatic variety of Cilantro. Our seeds are originally from Karachi, Pakistan. Compared to store bought cilantro, this variety is much more pungent and lends well to South Asian dishes.

Cilantro grows best in cooler weather. We plant our cilantro in early Spring or late Summer. If you wish to grow Cilantro in the Summer, it’s best to plant it in a location where it can receive some shade in the afternoon.

Minimum 150 seeds per packet.

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