This white-flowered Tulsi produces elongated leaves with a lemony scent . This basil is very famous in Asia in Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, etc.. Always consult a qualified herbal practitioner before using this plant medicinally or a qualified aromatherapist if using its essential oil, especially if pregnant.
Scientific Name: ocimum canum
Plant Life Cycle: annual
Optimal Germination Temperature: ~20°C
Germination time in days: 8-12 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 65-70 days
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil requirement: Sandy, stony and hummus rich
Sowing and cultivation: Sow indoors in a tray, at a temperature between 18 and 20°C, under a well-lit shelter, 6 weeks before planting. Transplant when the plants have 4 to 5 leaves in well-heated soil, spacing them 25 to 30 cm apart. Be careful not to overwater
