Certainly. I purchased a holy basil seed collection from strictlymedicinalseeds.com/ and: www2.richters.com/Web_store/web_store.cgi?product=X1285-100&show=all&prodclass=&cart_id=3506658.7232 www2.richters.com/Web_store/web_store.cgi?product=X1285-500&show=all&prodclass=&cart_id=3506658.7232 Due to my ignorance, I was only able to germinate Vana & Kapoor. The successful germination of Rama comes from www.kitazawaseed.com/seed_227-146.html & the Krishna was from eBay. Though, I am sure the "red holy basil" offered by Kitazawa is 'Krishna' If sourcing seeds, I highly recommend Kitazawa.
I was also looking for kaprao for Thai cooking and couldn't figure out which type of tulsi I needed. Now I know it's Rama tulsi. Thank you so much, this was so helpful.
It hurts me just a tad bit to hear Rama and chicken dish in the same sentence, but I do not mean anything by it. All types of Tulsi are Sacred to us. But Rama, Lakshmi and Krishna Tulsi are so Sacred and revered that we treat them with so much respect consumed in a specific way. We do not mix them with meat. (under ANY cost) lol. Sorry! I really enjoyed the video and information. I appreciate it.
I saw these videos like 5 years ago, these are still the best info that can be found on this plant. Definitive guide especially for the Thai food variety.
Great video! Tulsi Devi is very merciful but generally she should not be cooked with. Tea and medicine is ok. You are very fortunate to be blessed with so many Tulsi Devi around you! God bless!
We cannot see Vrinda-devi, because she is transcendental, but although transcendental, she has come to this world in the form of Tulasi-devi. You should know that she is the same Tulasi-devi who is in the form of the plant. We see Her in the form of a plant, but She is not a plant. She can take away all our diseases and problems and, being very merciful, she can make us qualified to serve Sri Radha and Sri Krsna
Derived from Sanskrit ...Vana means jungle or wild, Kapur or Karpur means Camphor, Rama has a pale stem and Krishna has the dark stem (based on color of the skin of God Kings ) both holy and medicinal, commonly found in India...
I just got into growing basil this year. I bought a packet of cinnamon basil from Lowes on a whim to deter deer from my garden. The flowers were so lovely and the bees loved it. I wish I had grown more. I bought a couple more varieties to try next year, one of them Kapoor Basil. I can't wait!
Awesome. Basil are fun to grow. Kapoor has such an interesting scent that I am sure you will enjoy. If you happen upon Spicy Globe basil, I recommend giving that one a try. It really has a natural globe grow habit.
I've been looking for over a year to find out why my Indian friends kept telling me my Thai basil was the same as their Tulsi. I have your Kapoor Basil. Yes, it is fragrant like bubblegum. I read you need to use fresh leaves to get full benefit of the essential oils. That is not confirmed. Great video! Thank you.
Hello, Len. I am glad to hear that this video cleared up this "Who's on First" type of scenario. Thanks for sharing what you've read. In addition to the (claimed) full affect, I think they taste better fresh :) I am glad that you found this video. It is my pleasure and thanks for watching. --brian
i love this video, wish i found it before i went on my own holy basil research rabbithole 😭 one small note is that i think “kapoor tulsi” might actually be a variety of ocimum x africanum (lemon/Thai lemon basil) which is a cross between ocimum americanum (lime or American basil) and ocimum basilicum (great basil, this is the species sweet/genovese basil and regular Thai basil/horapa are as well). Simply Medicinal Seeds has a great blog post and brief video on here about it.
I see you have some amazing tulsi maharani. FYI you are dealing with her on the bodily level. That's just a minimal value of her. but on the spiritual level she will amaze you. if you want to know why she's called Holly basil. there's a lot of info online but iskcon can offer you a life changing experience on this. Hare krishna
excellent and informative video. thanks. it also helps to fill your seed containers all the way to the top and then tamp - this helps to prevent damp-off of seedlings
Thank you very much, I now know that I need to add nitrogen to my basil! Also how to harvest seeds, I appreciate your time and effort in sharing this video,,
we have the same reason for planting holy basil that pad kra pao dish is so damn good thats why I'm propagating rama now. and lately found out there is a lot of health benefits out of it I even make tea from it.
I am too, having difficulty finding and germinating the right Holy basil for Khmer/Thai cooking. I'm after 2 different varieties. But your video is very encouraging. I'll see to get both Ramma and Krishna for contrasting colors. But to me, Ramma and Krishna tastes and smell the same. Thank you for sharing your findings.
It is my pleasure to share. Hopefully it'll help others :D I do find that Rama and Krishna are very similar in many aspects with a different in color. Vana is peppery. With my limited exposure to Khmer cuisine, I can see that variety being used though.
I had no idea vana tulsi would become a tree! I'm so happy I'm growing it. It's my favorite of my 3 varieties of tulsi so far. It smells so good and is so velvety. Thanks for the info!
Vana is a nice specimen. I have a few growing here and there. Since this video, I found that Rama and Krishna can be hardy perennials. I am going to grow a Krishna as a bonsai :D
You have to smell the Kapoor omg, so fragrant! That's why I'm wondering if my Vana is what you are tlaking about, it's got scent but nt like the Kapoor!
@@YogaBlissDance my kapoor smells really good! I honestly love them all! They are hands down my favorite plants this year. Something about my vana tulsi just smells the best to me though... I could just sleep in it!
I got some Vana basil seeds and there's a trick to sprouting them. There's a seed sprouting soil mix that probably nobody uses normally because it's not necessary. But the Vana basil is such a tiny seed it took trial and error to figure it out. This sprouting mix has a lot of fine perlite in it and works perfectly. Use 3-5 seeds per well in a foam egg carton with holes punched in the bottom for drainage. Then sprinkle the seeds on top and mist with a spray bottle. Leave in a place with light and mist daily or every other day. Don't cover the seeds. After you are about ready to give up, keep them moist and eventually you'll see teeny sprouts. The only time I have used this method is with tobacco seeds and maybe poppy seeds. Very tiny seeds don't need to be buried. Good luck!!!😊
Love your videos. They're so informative. My mother grew "pak graprao" in Thailand and now I want to grow them here in the US, but I was not sure of the exact variety. We love using them in our chicken dish, "gang pak graprao gai." In the US, my family use the holy basil from the Asian supermarket. We love "gang pak graprao gai" so much that I want to grow the rama tulsi myself. THANKS FOR SHARING! Now, I need to find where to buy the Thai holy basil seeds.
Thank you, Jasmine. "gang pak graprao gai," I have not heard of that dish before and it sounds delicious. Is it a curry or stew type dish? Start with 'Rama' and see if that is the one you're looking far. If not, it can be 'Vana.' You can find 'Rama' seeds at www.kitazawaseed.com/seed_227-146.html
So I guess the Tulsi I bought from Bonnie/Lowes is Kapoor. It has an oddly sweet smell when the leaves are brushed, even when water hits it. The Cal Poly Farm Store sells a "Krapao". Thanks for helping with the identification. A lot of nurseries sell Ocimum gratissimum seeds or plants that are not labeled as "Vana". I'm not sure if Vana is just a name for the species, or a particular cultivar.
That is correct. The Kapoor is often the cultivar sold as "Tulsi" or "Holy Basil." Its ease of germination makes it very marketable. I enjoy the smell and often describe it as bubblegum scent. Of the four, it is the only annual. Your report seems to indicate that there is still confusion out there with regard to standardizing scientific names with common names.
Thank you so much for this detailed explanation of holy basil types. I bought some holy basil seedlings last year and loved the flavour. This year I only found one similar one. Then I found other holy basil seedlings (turned out to be kapoor) too and couldn't figure out why the flavour is less peppery and pungent. I also noticed the kapoor had purple flowers. The rama tulsi seedlings I bought last year started to flower slowly and I cut them off because I thought they were bolting and that it would negatively affect the flavour (as with some other basils). I see that for the kapoor tulsi the flowers come fast and are meant to attract pollinators. Should I be allowing Rama Tulsi to flower?
I am glad that you found this video. Kapoor indeed is a fast grower and heavy bloomer. Recently I discovered that Kapoor can be a perennial when greenhouse grown (here in Los Angeles.) It is quite the bush/shrub. I can't imagine that it hybridized with the Vana. I would continue to pinch off the flowers on the Rama. If left to flower the plant gets thin as it sends less energy to make leaves.
I am presenting a talk, with a Powerpoint slide show, to the Windsor CA garden club, so I thank you for sharing your experience. I have started seedlings of all types of basil, both from commercial sources and from the USDA's seed collection.
My pleasure, Tom. I am glad this video is helpful in some way. Thank you for sharing. Along with sage and lavender, basil is such a fun specimen to grow and collect.
I am happy to trade seeds with ya, Tom. Feel free to reach me offline via YT messaging. Hey, the USDA. Thanks for your work. We have oranges and many patent-free crops to thank the USDA for.
I love basil. I plant some along the pathway to my front door because they smell good when you pass it. I have a couple of different ones and I am yet to find one that will grow right through winter too.
Thank you for sharing this information! Mine is about 4 months old and according to your video I have “Rama” yay! But it has no smell or flavor yet. Is it true it takes time for them to develop their aroma?
Cool that you were able to id your plant. The flavors of Rama and Krishna are very subtle. They have low amounts of camphor. I have a very mature plant that I will taste test tomorrow. If you dont hear back, let's assume that Rama and Krishna have subtle flavors and wont get stronger over time.
Would all of the these work medicinally the same? I have read so much I am now confused. 😊. I am thinking the Krishna (red leaf) would be best but is that one of the drought resistant ones?
I am not a practitioner so I cant say the following with confidence. Through a holistic lens, the one that your mind and body responds to will be the best one. My short answer would be that they are all medicinal. In my experience, Vana is the most resilient-- cold temperature and drought. Followed by Krishna/Rama. Kapoor is the least cold tolerant. It will die off below 40F but if I grow it in a greenhouse, it behaves like the other two and becomes a perennial.
Which tulsi variety smells like “Bubblegum”? My plants have perished in the Winter and I’m going to collect seed for next year. How can I identify the other varieties in my garden by smell? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
The Kapoor is one that most resembles bubblegum. If Botanical Interests hasnt changed its seed supplier, their "Tulsi" basil are Kapoor. As far as differentiating by smell, it is difficult to describe in a timely manner as smell is very subjective. Leaf shape and size is probably the easiest way about it. The video thumbnail has can be helpful.
Forgot to add that the word Thulasi was given to this deity when she was born. The rishis called her by that name and it means" one without comparison ".
I have the Kapoor Tulsi and it's grown very tall, however it's woody on the bottom and busy on the top....if i knew more about this plant when i planted it i would have pruned it to keep it lower like your's is. I should take a pic to show you how tall it is.
Do you mean your holy basil is a 'Vana' tulsi? The Kapoor I've grown dont get more than a couple of feet tall. To encourage leafy growth, try giving it some fertilizer or compost. The nitrogen in either should help it leaf up. Also, make sure that the soil is moist.
My Rama Tulsi looks sparse like your Krishna Tulsi. What kind of deficiency? I can't make out the word you're saying at 10:31 Also, I bought Rama Tulsi seeds and grew them this summer because someone had given me an unidentified type of Tulsi plant I that I loved a few years ago. I used it in a "Frosty Basil Lemonade" recipe from VitaMix and it was minty and green, not dark or purple (unfortunately I didn't save the plant or any seeds). I'm concerned when you say bubble gum, though. I don't remember if it had a bubble gum scent, it just seemed minty and went great with lemonade. I also don't recall a velvety leaf. Any bets on which variety I probably had?
Hi. At the time I was thinking that I had a nitrogen deficiency because the leaves are not very big on the Krishna plants. I have since observed that young plants have small leaves like that. When they get more mature, they tend to be sparse as well (not as dense with foliage as culinary basil.) Based on the flavor description and assuming that you had received a tulsi, it would have been a Vana. Vana is the strongest scented tulsi. Though its scent is more from camphor than mint.
I have a tall holy basil bush and although it is bushy on top with lots of flowers, i want to trim it's height as it is as tall as i am 5'3.....so if i cut the flowers off will that have a good effect on the plant or will i shock and kill it. Also it is quite woody is there anything i can do to promote new growth on the woody stems? Ok any help will be appreciated. I have the kapoor basil btw
VioletLotus Hi. Most packaged Tulsi teas like Organic India Tulsi Tea & Pukka Tulsi Tea use mix of 3 types of tulsi - Rama Tulsi, Krishna Tulsi & Vana Tulsi together and they are amazing.. i sleep so well after drinking it. Tulsi tea is also stress relieving apart from other medicinal benefits :)
hey thanks Kra Pao is also what I'm looking for where can I get the seeds...hey and I was told to pick off those flowers because they inhibit growing, if you pick out, it also branch out more and bushier
Hi I love tulsi 2 days a go by mistake I spray gaaslate and water within 3 hours my 5 pots tulsi leaves become black and today all leaves are falling down ,,, I m so sad can you help to know will they become OK again? ...
Do you mean gasoline? If so, gasoline is a very strong chemical. It will likely doom the plant. However, tulsi is very robust. There could be a small chance that it will survive.
Hi just wanted to add that when germinate seeds the best way is NOT using store bought new sterilized soil. Chances for germination is very low. Always put your seeds in soil that already got stuff growing even if it’s weeds. The soil has the right bacteria already compared to sterilized soil. When seeds germinate and gets larger remove the other weeds if needed.
Thanks for this vid. It’s been wrecking my head for so long buying seeds from eBay and other sources that claim to be Thai holy basil and once I start growing it, it’s blatantly obvious that the seeds aren’t. So Rama Tulsi seed is what I am after right? That gives the hot peppery taste?
I know this is an old video, but I cannot find information on the taste of Rama tulsi or Thai holy basil. I got some seeds from Malaysia in a botanical garden. It was labeled as holy basil so I picked some seeds and sow them when I got back home. I was very excited when I saw it germinating as I wanted to use the leaves, like you, to eat that famous Thai dish. At the same time I planted some regular Thai basil. Holy basil seems to grow slowly in comparison, and taste wise, it doesn't taste that much. It has some peperry feel to it, but no strong aroma like you would normally get from basil, any kind. I haven't cooked with it yet, but I am curious to know what was the taste like when you tried it fresh and cooked.
Definitely a huge difference between holy basil and Thai (anise) basil! To me 'Rama', 'Krishna,' and 'Vana' has an astringent taste very similar to guava skin. The peppery flavor in holy basil seems to suggest that you were growing 'Vana.' Between the three, 'Vana' is the only one that tastes peppery to me. Compared with Thai basil, holy basil does not hold up when cooked. Wonderful that you're growing holy basil.
@@neverenoughdirt thanks for the reply. It is a nice plant and I am happy that I managed to grow it. The leaves are asymmetrical like you've shown in your video. I am still a bit confused, which variety do the Thai use in their cooking? It seems quite popular there and used in at least two very common dishes, the pad ka prao and the rad na.
Yeah, sure!! I am not entirely sure myself :D From what I gather, what variety used is probably regional. I've heard back that Vana is used while I understand Rama is more common. [I just went to take a taste of Rama (the one you are probably growing)...I do detect the peppery taste you mention. I also just tasted Vana. Rama has a subtle peppery taste while Vana has a peppery taste that is spicy. Because Vana's strong spiciness overshadows Rama and Krisnha's, I keep forgetting that all three have peppery notes.]
Good morning Brian, I was watching this video on your channel and I wanted to ask you if you could kindly tell me which type of Tūlasī we have... I sent a photo to your Facebook page. Thank you 🙏🏼 Hare Kṛṣṇa
Can you tell me from where did you bought Vana tulsi (clove basil) seeds.l have tasted Vana tulsi leaf when I was in vacation.l als have two Vana tulsi plants. But they are 4 to 5 inches tall and l want some more plants of Vana tulsi. So from where l should buy vana tulsi seeds.
Always interested in more types of Basil's.. I think the type I have growing is the Kapoor??, not sure, though. I bought the seeds from Botanical Interest. Great info, TFS, T
Same here! Along with sage, there are sooooo many to collect and not enough dirt ;P I'll have to live through you with regard to the basil. Please keep those updates coming :) I noticed that Botanical Interests starting to offer "Holy Basil." Naturally, I had grab a packet to grow out and see which variety they sell. You probably do have the Kapoor variety.
I grew the botanical interests holy basil seeds this year as well, it is Kapoor variety 🙂 a couple years ago I picked up holy basil seeds from Johnny seeds, they also said they were Kapoor, however I can already tell they are different varieties. The johnny seeds variety was a deeper green, not bright green like the kapoor I am growing now. Either way, I love growing any of the tulsi, they are one of my favorites to use as teas and I use the dried leaves as offerings to other plants that I harvest (similar to how one would use sacred tobacco, which I haven't successfully grown yet). Enjoy!
Very nice and informative video on Tulsi. Krishna Tulsi / Rama Tulsi should never be chewed or cut but only swallowed because its bad in hinduism,backed by science ,wich proves that its bad for you teeth enamel but improves your immunity. These Tulsi should not be watered on Sunday or plucked because she prays and fasts for Lord Vishnu (Krishna). Tulsi should be planted in North Eastern side or Eastern side of your house/flat with ample sunlight. Just added some information and hope its interesting for you.
How many times in a day should we water our tulsi Ive just bought 4 tulsis. Two of which are green and two are purple. Its winter time so please also consider the season. Thanks.
I am no expert. The 4-types of tulsi shown in this video are all edible. However, due to extreme caution, I cannot advise whether the plant you have growing in your home is edible. My best advice is to seek guidance from someone knowledgeable and willing to eat the plant in question.
thankyou so muchfor mantra for tulshi plant and how to growand pluch. i have rama tulshi i started this sumer after cold season got over around May. it grew well. it was oiu side porch . i bring it inside for last three weeks since it is getting cold at nighty about 32 to 45F. but i see the some leaves tips getting brown. i pluck them. i know our area is not mich sunny light.in fall . so almost by december slowly all leaves die out. even i put light of 60walts and watering so not to get dry and put on best possible window east south side. my plant is about 1ft. in hight. how can i make it survive whole winter in upstate ny.
It sounds like the plant is responding to the cold weather by dropping its leaves. It may not turn out well if it was exposed to 45 to 32F. Here in our Los Angeles climate, the plant will drop leaves and go dormant until spring. Our lows are in the 50F range. Weaker plants will die though. Assuming your plant was not exposed to frost, you should be able to keep it alive following general guidelines for planting indoors. Here are some general guidelines for overwintering basil/herbs:www.thespruce.com/growing-garden-herbs-indoors-during-winter-2540050 Hope this helps and good luck!
You can find the Vana seeds from www.strictlymedicinalseeds.com or from www.neverenoughdirt.com/store/ You're welcome and thanks for your nice comment, Cole.
Never Enough Dirt i thing you should give it a go👍will like it for sure. being born as a bengali asian kids we grew up eating fish currys, veg & loads of other leafy vegtables, my granny used to grow all these plants so we used to put these leaves almost in our every fish currys😁 lol (we also eat vana & rama tulsi in our currys)
So what is the correct variety of Holy Basil for this dish? After reading all these comments, there seems to still be a lot of uncertainty. You seem to suggest that Rama Tulsi is the variety that Thai's use, but commented that it had a licorice taste to it. Shouldn't it have a strong peppery taste? Maybe cooks in Thailand can clear up this confusion? Thanks for your video's!
There seems to be great uncertainly on the standardization of the scientific name of the "Thai holy basil." That is apparent in the comments and with seed vendors. To further complicate matters, there is not a formal standardization of the common name. Thus far, Hindi is somewhat the standardized language used for the common name. Thai holy basil in the Thai language is, "gaprao." What I've found thus far is that "Thai holy basil" is also know in Hindi as "Rama tulsi." I may need to taste all four varieties again as I did not remember hints of pepper in any of them.
Thanks! Would be interesting to hear your results. I'm heading over to Thailand in 3 weeks. Hope I can find some in the open markets to taste for myself.
Yes, I will. BTW, just stumbled on two web pages that mention that the correct holy basil for this particular dish should have hairy stems. www.thaitable.com/thai/ingredient/basil
you can find the at: www.tradewindsfruit.com/ocimum-sanctum-basil-holy-purple-and-green-seeds or www.johnnyseeds.com/herbs/basil/holy-basil/holy-basil-seed-898.html
Help....i have a holy basil plant but now its all stems and just a few leaves. the leaves fell off and some stems with just two leaves are growing really tall now. what should i do?
hmmm. There are many factors that can go on and without knowing them all, there is risk of a misdiagnosis. The plant requires warm weather in order to thrive. If your area is cooling off for the year, it is natural that the plant goes dormant. If you're in the summer like me, the plant sounds stressed. Assuming that it is regularly watered, the lack of leaves could indicate a nitrogen (N) deficient. Apply a gentle fertilizer (liquid works more quickly) or fish emulsion.
I am not familiar with the culture and am not able to provide you the answer. Perhaps a viewer who is may be able to. From the little research that I've done, my guess is the 'Krishna' variety.
Thanks for this information :) I also am growing Holy Basil because of my love of Thai food, specifically Pad Kra Prao Moo (stirfry basil pork). Many recipes on UK/USA websites call for Thai basil, the liquorice tasting kind (probably because it is easier to obtain) but I know for certain it uses Holy Basil.. I bought 2 packs of seeds, one pack I purchased in Thailand when I was on holiday, and another packet from Amazon. Thanks to your video I now know the two varieties I am growing. The packet I got from Thailand is Rama (Kra Prao), and the packet I got from Amazon is Krishna. Can you tell me, does Krishna taste similar to Rama and can it be used in Thai cooking and give a similar flavour?
Greetings. I am glad that you found this information helpful. To me, Krishna and Rama taste alike. Do let us know if you are able to detect any differences.
@@neverenoughdirt Thanks for your reply :) and that's great to know I have two similar tasting varieties, I will let you know when I harvest some to cook a pad kra prao :)
I don't know for sure what will happen to the 🌲 tree Basil but basil is an annual and if it flowers it will begin to decline and make way for a new generation of basil seedlings. So I think it's necessary to keep planting seed to always have a crop to harvest for tea. Or it will reseed itself but the older ones will die back.
Thanks for watching and commenting. That is true that basil is an annual in climates where there are four seasons. In very mild winter climates such as my area (Southern California where we dont get frost,) basil can be grown as a perennial. I would group basil by their cold temperature tolerance. The tree basil has the potential to grow a woody truck and therefore becomes quite cold tolerant. All the while, as the plant matures so does the camphor concentrations of the leaves. In mild winter climates, basil plant established by summer will become perennial. For the basil where camphor is sought after, a mature plant is ideal. However, when growing sweet Italian and Thai basil for seasoning, the camphor is an off putting note. It is therefore best replace the plants when the main stem becomes woody.
Could you mention where you obtained seeds of all four types ?
Certainly. I purchased a holy basil seed collection from strictlymedicinalseeds.com/
and:
www2.richters.com/Web_store/web_store.cgi?product=X1285-100&show=all&prodclass=&cart_id=3506658.7232
www2.richters.com/Web_store/web_store.cgi?product=X1285-500&show=all&prodclass=&cart_id=3506658.7232
Due to my ignorance, I was only able to germinate Vana & Kapoor.
The successful germination of Rama comes from www.kitazawaseed.com/seed_227-146.html
& the Krishna was from eBay. Though, I am sure the "red holy basil" offered by Kitazawa is 'Krishna'
If sourcing seeds, I highly recommend Kitazawa.
Never Enough Dirt ....what is Krishna tulsi know in Thai language ?
I get mine from www.superseeds.com
I was also looking for kaprao for Thai cooking and couldn't figure out which type of tulsi I needed. Now I know it's Rama tulsi. Thank you so much, this was so helpful.
It hurts me just a tad bit to hear Rama and chicken dish in the same sentence, but I do not mean anything by it. All types of Tulsi are Sacred to us. But Rama, Lakshmi and Krishna Tulsi are so Sacred and revered that we treat them with so much respect consumed in a specific way. We do not mix them with meat. (under ANY cost) lol. Sorry! I really enjoyed the video and information. I appreciate it.
Thank you, for expressing your thoughts and understanding that it wasn't my intent to cause any disrespect. No need to apologise.
Exo 20:3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
@believestthouthis7 whoever said this, must be so arrogant, self centric kind of self declared god
I saw these videos like 5 years ago, these are still the best info that can be found on this plant. Definitive guide especially for the Thai food variety.
Thank you for the nice comment.
@@neverenoughdirt It actually grows very nice in hydro using the kratky method.
@@ed8613 yay! I will do that
Great video! Tulsi Devi is very merciful but generally she should not be cooked with. Tea and medicine is ok. You are very fortunate to be blessed with so many Tulsi Devi around you! God bless!
OMG the Kapoor is so so fragrant. You have a wonderful calm energy.
We cannot see Vrinda-devi, because she is transcendental, but although transcendental, she has come to this world in the form of Tulasi-devi. You should know that she is the same Tulasi-devi who is in the form of the plant. We see Her in the form of a plant, but She is not a plant. She can take away all our diseases and problems and, being very merciful, she can make us qualified to serve Sri Radha and Sri Krsna
Nice 👌
Derived from Sanskrit ...Vana means jungle or wild, Kapur or Karpur means Camphor, Rama has a pale stem and Krishna has the dark stem (based on color of the skin of God Kings ) both holy and medicinal, commonly found in India...
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Appreciate this video a lot.. Turns out the basil branches i plucked from a friend turns out to be really kaprao, which now grows in my garden!
Awesome!
We in India use the third basil - Rama Tulsi in sacred rituals, poojas especially to God Vishnu and his other forms.
Thank you
Very nice video informative just a pleasure to see a young man with so much information. THANKS
Thank you very much, Maria. That's very nice of you to say :D
The krishna tulsi, is the most common holy basil used for medicine.
Thank you that is all I wanted to know!
I just got into growing basil this year. I bought a packet of cinnamon basil from Lowes on a whim to deter deer from my garden. The flowers were so lovely and the bees loved it. I wish I had grown more. I bought a couple more varieties to try next year, one of them Kapoor Basil. I can't wait!
Awesome. Basil are fun to grow. Kapoor has such an interesting scent that I am sure you will enjoy. If you happen upon Spicy Globe basil, I recommend giving that one a try. It really has a natural globe grow habit.
Oh you’re awesome! I’ve been looking for this for awhile 😆 thank you!
I've been looking for over a year to find out why my Indian friends kept telling me my Thai basil was the same as their Tulsi.
I have your Kapoor Basil. Yes, it is fragrant like bubblegum. I read you need to use fresh leaves to get full benefit of the essential oils. That is not confirmed.
Great video! Thank you.
Hello, Len. I am glad to hear that this video cleared up this "Who's on First" type of scenario. Thanks for sharing what you've read. In addition to the (claimed) full affect, I think they taste better fresh :) I am glad that you found this video. It is my pleasure and thanks for watching. --brian
Really comprehensive overview. We grew kapoor this summer, but have ordered Rama and Krishna. Excellent video.
Thank you!
Hi, I am from India. I have these Tulsi plants at my home. Loved the way you explained these plants. ❤
Thank you for this! I've been so confused and there isn't much clear information on this out there
i love this video, wish i found it before i went on my own holy basil research rabbithole 😭 one small note is that i think “kapoor tulsi” might actually be a variety of ocimum x africanum (lemon/Thai lemon basil) which is a cross between ocimum americanum (lime or American basil) and ocimum basilicum (great basil, this is the species sweet/genovese basil and regular Thai basil/horapa are as well). Simply Medicinal Seeds has a great blog post and brief video on here about it.
Thanks and I am glad that you found this video. Thanks also for the added info!!
Thank you! This was just was I was looking for to make my own Pad Krapraw 😁
I see you have some amazing tulsi maharani. FYI you are dealing with her on the bodily level. That's just a minimal value of her. but on the spiritual level she will amaze you. if you want to know why she's called Holly basil. there's a lot of info online but iskcon can offer you a life changing experience on this. Hare krishna
The bubble gum one is native to Africa and it is a blessing….. the tea tastes like u are drinking juicy fruit
Interesting. It didn't occur to me to make a tea with it. I'll will have to give that a go. Thanks for sharing.
excellent and informative video. thanks. it also helps to fill your seed containers all the way to the top and then tamp - this helps to prevent damp-off of seedlings
Thank you for giving good information with regard to the Types of Tulasi.
Thanks. Very informative video. I was trying to find out which Tulsi I have growing at home..It’s Krishna Tulsi :)
Thank you very much, I now know that I need to add nitrogen to my basil! Also how to harvest seeds, I appreciate your time and effort in sharing this video,,
Thank you for this information on germinating holy basil seeds. I have the purple kind seeds arriving tomorrow. Happy growing and God bless!
Thank you, I am glad this was helpful. Purple plants are neat and fun.
Never Enough Dirt I had a typo. I planted my purple tulsi seeds today
@@Jpow915 oh, gotcha. Very exciting! Wishing you great germination.
we have the same reason for planting holy basil that pad kra pao dish is so damn good thats why I'm propagating rama now. and lately found out there is a lot of health benefits out of it I even make tea from it.
I am too, having difficulty finding and germinating the right Holy basil for Khmer/Thai cooking. I'm after 2 different varieties. But your video is very encouraging. I'll see to get both Ramma and Krishna for contrasting colors. But to me, Ramma and Krishna tastes and smell the same.
Thank you for sharing your findings.
It is my pleasure to share. Hopefully it'll help others :D
I do find that Rama and Krishna are very similar in many aspects with a different in color.
Vana is peppery. With my limited exposure to Khmer cuisine, I can see that variety being used though.
Thanks for the information bro, now i know mine is the rama type.
Excellent video, Thank you for this detailed video and explanation of different varieties.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I was looking for type use in thai dishes and differences of other types.
I had no idea vana tulsi would become a tree! I'm so happy I'm growing it. It's my favorite of my 3 varieties of tulsi so far. It smells so good and is so velvety. Thanks for the info!
Vana is a nice specimen. I have a few growing here and there. Since this video, I found that Rama and Krishna can be hardy perennials. I am going to grow a Krishna as a bonsai :D
You have to smell the Kapoor omg, so fragrant! That's why I'm wondering if my Vana is what you are tlaking about, it's got scent but nt like the Kapoor!
@@YogaBlissDance my kapoor smells really good! I honestly love them all! They are hands down my favorite plants this year. Something about my vana tulsi just smells the best to me though... I could just sleep in it!
I’m growing vana variety. She is such a beauty. Grows amazing in south Florida
I got some Vana basil seeds and there's a trick to sprouting them. There's a seed sprouting soil mix that probably nobody uses normally because it's not necessary. But the Vana basil is such a tiny seed it took trial and error to figure it out. This sprouting mix has a lot of fine perlite in it and works perfectly. Use 3-5 seeds per well in a foam egg carton with holes punched in the bottom for drainage. Then sprinkle the seeds on top and mist with a spray bottle. Leave in a place with light and mist daily or every other day. Don't cover the seeds. After you are about ready to give up, keep them moist and eventually you'll see teeny sprouts. The only time I have used this method is with tobacco seeds and maybe poppy seeds. Very tiny seeds don't need to be buried. Good luck!!!😊
Thanks for sharing.
Love your videos. They're so informative. My mother grew "pak graprao" in Thailand and now I want to grow them here in the US, but I was not sure of the exact variety. We love using them in our chicken dish, "gang pak graprao gai." In the US, my family use the holy basil from the Asian supermarket. We love "gang pak graprao gai" so much that I want to grow the rama tulsi myself. THANKS FOR SHARING!
Now, I need to find where to buy the Thai holy basil seeds.
Thank you, Jasmine. "gang pak graprao gai," I have not heard of that dish before and it sounds delicious. Is it a curry or stew type dish? Start with 'Rama' and see if that is the one you're looking far. If not, it can be 'Vana.' You can find 'Rama' seeds at www.kitazawaseed.com/seed_227-146.html
omg finally i found this kind of video very informative !! thank you
So I guess the Tulsi I bought from Bonnie/Lowes is Kapoor. It has an oddly sweet smell when the leaves are brushed, even when water hits it. The Cal Poly Farm Store sells a "Krapao". Thanks for helping with the identification. A lot of nurseries sell Ocimum gratissimum seeds or plants that are not labeled as "Vana". I'm not sure if Vana is just a name for the species, or a particular cultivar.
That is correct. The Kapoor is often the cultivar sold as "Tulsi" or "Holy Basil." Its ease of germination makes it very marketable. I enjoy the smell and often describe it as bubblegum scent.
Of the four, it is the only annual.
Your report seems to indicate that there is still confusion out there with regard to standardizing scientific names with common names.
Excellent and very educational video for me! Thank you so much!
Hare Krishna. Jaya Tulasi Devi!
Great video. I have been looking for a source for the seeds, thanks.
Glad I could help
Tulsi plant great video
Absolutely loved this video as a fan of Thai food. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 🙏🙏. Love and respect from England 😊
Nice video :)Glad to know that Tulsi in my terrace garden pots is kapoor tulsi
Thank you, Sunita. That one has such a lovely scent.
Yes:) the scent is amazing especially the scent of flowers
Thank you so much for this detailed explanation of holy basil types. I bought some holy basil seedlings last year and loved the flavour. This year I only found one similar one. Then I found other holy basil seedlings (turned out to be kapoor) too and couldn't figure out why the flavour is less peppery and pungent. I also noticed the kapoor had purple flowers. The rama tulsi seedlings I bought last year started to flower slowly and I cut them off because I thought they were bolting and that it would negatively affect the flavour (as with some other basils). I see that for the kapoor tulsi the flowers come fast and are meant to attract pollinators. Should I be allowing Rama Tulsi to flower?
I am glad that you found this video. Kapoor indeed is a fast grower and heavy bloomer. Recently I discovered that Kapoor can be a perennial when greenhouse grown (here in Los Angeles.) It is quite the bush/shrub. I can't imagine that it hybridized with the Vana. I would continue to pinch off the flowers on the Rama. If left to flower the plant gets thin as it sends less energy to make leaves.
I am presenting a talk, with a Powerpoint slide show, to the Windsor CA garden club, so I thank you for sharing your experience. I have started seedlings of all types of basil, both from commercial sources and from the USDA's seed collection.
My pleasure, Tom. I am glad this video is helpful in some way. Thank you for sharing. Along with sage and lavender, basil is such a fun specimen to grow and collect.
Would you be interested in trading some seeds? I used to work for the USDA and have some varieties from their germplasm collection.
I am happy to trade seeds with ya, Tom. Feel free to reach me offline via YT messaging.
Hey, the USDA. Thanks for your work. We have oranges and many patent-free crops to thank the USDA for.
I love basil. I plant some along the pathway to my front door because they smell good when you pass it. I have a couple of different ones and I am yet to find one that will grow right through winter too.
Funny how basil is such an easy plant to grow but they cant handle a little cold. =P
Thank you for sharing this information! Mine is about 4 months old and according to your video I have “Rama” yay! But it has no smell or flavor yet. Is it true it takes time for them to develop their aroma?
Cool that you were able to id your plant. The flavors of Rama and Krishna are very subtle. They have low amounts of camphor. I have a very mature plant that I will taste test tomorrow. If you dont hear back, let's assume that Rama and Krishna have subtle flavors and wont get stronger over time.
Great video
Thanks, thanks for watching
Would all of the these work medicinally the same? I have read so much I am now confused. 😊. I am thinking the Krishna (red leaf) would be best but is that one of the drought resistant ones?
I am not a practitioner so I cant say the following with confidence. Through a holistic lens, the one that your mind and body responds to will be the best one. My short answer would be that they are all medicinal. In my experience, Vana is the most resilient-- cold temperature and drought. Followed by Krishna/Rama. Kapoor is the least cold tolerant. It will die off below 40F but if I grow it in a greenhouse, it behaves like the other two and becomes a perennial.
I also couldn’t find the correct type of holy basil to plant. I keep on using Thai basil for the pad krapao.
Which tulsi variety smells like “Bubblegum”? My plants have perished in the Winter and I’m going to collect seed for next year. How can I identify the other varieties in my garden by smell? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
The Kapoor is one that most resembles bubblegum. If Botanical Interests hasnt changed its seed supplier, their "Tulsi" basil are Kapoor.
As far as differentiating by smell, it is difficult to describe in a timely manner as smell is very subjective. Leaf shape and size is probably the easiest way about it. The video thumbnail has can be helpful.
Forgot to add that the word Thulasi was given to this deity when she was born. The rishis called her by that name and it means" one without comparison ".
Thank you, for sharing. Much appreciated.
Thank you so much for this info,
Is Krishna (purple) Tulsi a form of Lakshmi? If so, why is it named Krishna?
Demographically what Grow Zone do I need to plant the tree of holy basil question. The other plants can go in and out of the house question
I have the Kapoor Tulsi and it's grown very tall, however it's woody on the bottom and busy on the top....if i knew more about this plant when i planted it i would have pruned it to keep it lower like your's is. I should take a pic to show you how tall it is.
Do you mean your holy basil is a 'Vana' tulsi? The Kapoor I've grown dont get more than a couple of feet tall. To encourage leafy growth, try giving it some fertilizer or compost. The nitrogen in either should help it leaf up. Also, make sure that the soil is moist.
great video very edcutional for me
Very interesting.. I learned a lot.
which one smells like licorice? that is the one I have everywhere, bee's love it.
The licorice/anise scented basil are "Thai" varieties. A specific variety is 'Siam Queen.'
My Rama Tulsi looks sparse like your Krishna Tulsi. What kind of deficiency? I can't make out the word you're saying at 10:31
Also, I bought Rama Tulsi seeds and grew them this summer because someone had given me an unidentified type of Tulsi plant I that I loved a few years ago. I used it in a "Frosty Basil Lemonade" recipe from VitaMix and it was minty and green, not dark or purple (unfortunately I didn't save the plant or any seeds). I'm concerned when you say bubble gum, though. I don't remember if it had a bubble gum scent, it just seemed minty and went great with lemonade. I also don't recall a velvety leaf. Any bets on which variety I probably had?
Hi. At the time I was thinking that I had a nitrogen deficiency because the leaves are not very big on the Krishna plants. I have since observed that young plants have small leaves like that. When they get more mature, they tend to be sparse as well (not as dense with foliage as culinary basil.)
Based on the flavor description and assuming that you had received a tulsi, it would have been a Vana. Vana is the strongest scented tulsi. Though its scent is more from camphor than mint.
I have a tall holy basil bush and although it is bushy on top with lots of flowers, i want to trim it's height as it is as tall as i am 5'3.....so if i cut the flowers off will that have a good effect on the plant or will i shock and kill it. Also it is quite woody is there anything i can do to promote new growth on the woody stems? Ok any help will be appreciated. I have the kapoor basil btw
Thanks Brian. Great Video. Is the Vana any good as a medicinal tea, I wonder?
VioletLotus Hi. Most packaged Tulsi teas like Organic India Tulsi Tea & Pukka Tulsi Tea use mix of 3 types of tulsi - Rama Tulsi, Krishna Tulsi & Vana Tulsi together and they are amazing.. i sleep so well after drinking it. Tulsi tea is also stress relieving apart from other medicinal benefits :)
indiangirl3 great info. Thanks
Hi do you sell seeds of the ones we use for cooking pls
In my home i have 2 tulsi plants. One leaf is small and other leaf is big. Can you name them ?
From your brief description my best guess is that the larger leaf is vana. And the smaller is either rama or Krishna; Krishna has purple tones
hey thanks Kra Pao is also what I'm looking for where can I get the seeds...hey and I was told to pick off those flowers because they inhibit growing, if you pick out, it also branch out more and bushier
You're welcome. This is what I believe is Kra Pao: www.kitazawaseed.com/seed_227-146.html
Hi I love tulsi 2 days a go by mistake I spray gaaslate and water within 3 hours my 5 pots tulsi leaves become black and today all leaves are falling down ,,, I m so sad can you help to know will they become OK again? ...
Do you mean gasoline? If so, gasoline is a very strong chemical. It will likely doom the plant. However, tulsi is very robust. There could be a small chance that it will survive.
Hi just wanted to add that when germinate seeds the best way is NOT using store bought new sterilized soil. Chances for germination is very low. Always put your seeds in soil that already got stuff growing even if it’s weeds. The soil has the right bacteria already compared to sterilized soil. When seeds germinate and gets larger remove the other weeds if needed.
A lot of good info. Thank you for the video.
Thank you. My pleasure.
This is a great herb
Thanks for this vid. It’s been wrecking my head for so long buying seeds from eBay and other sources that claim to be Thai holy basil and once I start growing it, it’s blatantly obvious that the seeds aren’t. So Rama Tulsi seed is what I am after right? That gives the hot peppery taste?
I think Rama is more traditional. For something peppery, it is Vana.
I know this is an old video, but I cannot find information on the taste of Rama tulsi or Thai holy basil. I got some seeds from Malaysia in a botanical garden. It was labeled as holy basil so I picked some seeds and sow them when I got back home.
I was very excited when I saw it germinating as I wanted to use the leaves, like you, to eat that famous Thai dish. At the same time I planted some regular Thai basil. Holy basil seems to grow slowly in comparison, and taste wise, it doesn't taste that much. It has some peperry feel to it, but no strong aroma like you would normally get from basil, any kind. I haven't cooked with it yet, but I am curious to know what was the taste like when you tried it fresh and cooked.
Definitely a huge difference between holy basil and Thai (anise) basil! To me 'Rama', 'Krishna,' and 'Vana' has an astringent taste very similar to guava skin. The peppery flavor in holy basil seems to suggest that you were growing 'Vana.' Between the three, 'Vana' is the only one that tastes peppery to me.
Compared with Thai basil, holy basil does not hold up when cooked.
Wonderful that you're growing holy basil.
@@neverenoughdirt thanks for the reply. It is a nice plant and I am happy that I managed to grow it. The leaves are asymmetrical like you've shown in your video. I am still a bit confused, which variety do the Thai use in their cooking? It seems quite popular there and used in at least two very common dishes, the pad ka prao and the rad na.
Yeah, sure!! I am not entirely sure myself :D From what I gather, what variety used is probably regional. I've heard back that Vana is used while I understand Rama is more common.
[I just went to take a taste of Rama (the one you are probably growing)...I do detect the peppery taste you mention. I also just tasted Vana. Rama has a subtle peppery taste while Vana has a peppery taste that is spicy. Because Vana's strong spiciness overshadows Rama and Krisnha's, I keep forgetting that all three have peppery notes.]
The Krishna Tulsi has purple leaves but I can see some green in them.
Good morning Brian, I was watching this video on your channel and I wanted to ask you if you could kindly tell me which type of Tūlasī we have... I sent a photo to your Facebook page.
Thank you 🙏🏼 Hare Kṛṣṇa
Can you tell me from where did you bought Vana tulsi (clove basil) seeds.l have tasted Vana tulsi leaf when
I was in vacation.l als have two Vana tulsi plants. But they are 4 to 5 inches tall and l want some more plants of Vana tulsi. So from where l should buy vana tulsi seeds.
which are the medicinal healing plants
Very informative video.
Always interested in more types of Basil's.. I think the type I have growing is the Kapoor??, not sure, though. I bought the seeds from Botanical Interest. Great info, TFS, T
Same here! Along with sage, there are sooooo many to collect and not enough dirt ;P I'll have to live through you with regard to the basil. Please keep those updates coming :) I noticed that Botanical Interests starting to offer "Holy Basil." Naturally, I had grab a packet to grow out and see which variety they sell. You probably do have the Kapoor variety.
I grew the botanical interests holy basil seeds this year as well, it is Kapoor variety 🙂 a couple years ago I picked up holy basil seeds from Johnny seeds, they also said they were Kapoor, however I can already tell they are different varieties. The johnny seeds variety was a deeper green, not bright green like the kapoor I am growing now. Either way, I love growing any of the tulsi, they are one of my favorites to use as teas and I use the dried leaves as offerings to other plants that I harvest (similar to how one would use sacred tobacco, which I haven't successfully grown yet). Enjoy!
Nice vid
Great video! Thanks you!
Glad you liked it!
Mmmm, that's my favorite dish, pad krapow gai extra spicy top with sunny-side up eggs. Hehe...Thanks for the tips!
One of mine too. I going to do a video of cooking that dish up. Hope you stick around for it! :)
nice Tulasi! Hare Krishna
Question, can anyone say which one is used medicinally?..like for a anxiety.
Hopefully someone with knowledge can shed some light for us.
Interesting information Brian. Best wishes Bob.
Thank you, sir.
Very nice and informative video on Tulsi. Krishna Tulsi / Rama Tulsi should never be chewed or cut but only swallowed because its bad in hinduism,backed by science ,wich proves that its bad for you teeth enamel but improves your immunity. These Tulsi should not be watered on Sunday or plucked because she prays and fasts for Lord Vishnu (Krishna). Tulsi should be planted in North Eastern side or Eastern side of your house/flat with ample sunlight. Just added some information and hope its interesting for you.
Yes. Your information is very interesting. Thank you, for the education!
Can I put it in Boiled water to make a green tea?
How many times in a day should we water our tulsi Ive just bought 4 tulsis. Two of which are green and two are purple. Its winter time so please also consider the season. Thanks.
All types of tulsi are edible or not? I hv one in my home but dont know which types it is !
I am no expert. The 4-types of tulsi shown in this video are all edible. However, due to extreme caution, I cannot advise whether the plant you have growing in your home is edible. My best advice is to seek guidance from someone knowledgeable and willing to eat the plant in question.
thankyou so muchfor mantra for tulshi plant and how to growand pluch. i have rama tulshi i started this sumer after cold season got over around May. it grew well. it was oiu side porch . i bring it inside for last three weeks since it is getting cold at nighty about 32 to 45F. but i see the some leaves tips getting brown. i pluck them. i know our area is not mich sunny light.in fall . so almost by december slowly all leaves die out. even i put light of 60walts and watering so not to get dry and put on best possible window east south side. my plant is about 1ft. in hight. how can i make it survive whole winter in upstate ny.
It sounds like the plant is responding to the cold weather by dropping its leaves. It may not turn out well if it was exposed to 45 to 32F. Here in our Los Angeles climate, the plant will drop leaves and go dormant until spring. Our lows are in the 50F range. Weaker plants will die though. Assuming your plant was not exposed to frost, you should be able to keep it alive following general guidelines for planting indoors.
Here are some general guidelines for overwintering basil/herbs:www.thespruce.com/growing-garden-herbs-indoors-during-winter-2540050
Hope this helps and good luck!
Saadhanam kayyilundo..?
Happy Thursday! Do you sell the seeds?
Hello. Sorry, I am not currently selling the seeds.
Do you know where I can find Vana seeds? Thanks, and great, informative video.
You can find the Vana seeds from www.strictlymedicinalseeds.com or from www.neverenoughdirt.com/store/
You're welcome and thanks for your nice comment, Cole.
No problem at all, and thanks for the link.
certainly
Cole P on ebay
kapoor tulsi has a very nice flavour goes really nice with fish curry.
I've never had fish curry. Kapoor tulsi and fish curry sound delicious. I;ll have to try one of these days.
Never Enough Dirt i thing you should give it a go👍will like it for sure. being born as a bengali asian kids we grew up eating fish currys, veg & loads of other leafy vegtables, my granny used to grow all these plants so we used to put these leaves almost in our every fish currys😁 lol (we also eat vana & rama tulsi in our currys)
So what is the correct variety of Holy Basil for this dish? After reading all these comments, there seems to still be a lot of uncertainty. You seem to suggest that Rama Tulsi is the variety that Thai's use, but commented that it had a licorice taste to it.
Shouldn't it have a strong peppery taste? Maybe cooks in Thailand can clear up this confusion? Thanks for your video's!
There seems to be great uncertainly on the standardization of the scientific name of the "Thai holy basil." That is apparent in the comments and with seed vendors. To further complicate matters, there is not a formal standardization of the common name. Thus far, Hindi is somewhat the standardized language used for the common name. Thai holy basil in the Thai language is, "gaprao." What I've found thus far is that "Thai holy basil" is also know in Hindi as "Rama tulsi." I may need to taste all four varieties again as I did not remember hints of pepper in any of them.
Thanks! Would be interesting to hear your results. I'm heading over to Thailand in 3 weeks. Hope I can find some in the open markets to taste for myself.
You're welcome. That's is awesome-- have a wonderful time in Thailand. Do let us know what you taste when you locate gaprao.
Yes, I will. BTW, just stumbled on two web pages that mention that the correct holy basil for this particular dish should have hairy stems.
www.thaitable.com/thai/ingredient/basil
www.thaicookbook.tv/thai-food-ingredients/fresh-herbs-and-spices/holy-basil-thai-kaphrao/
Where can I buy the Kra pao basil
you can find the at:
www.tradewindsfruit.com/ocimum-sanctum-basil-holy-purple-and-green-seeds
or
www.johnnyseeds.com/herbs/basil/holy-basil/holy-basil-seed-898.html
Is Kapoor Tulsi an annual or perennial?
Excellent question. Kapoor is an annual. (The others are perennial.)
Thank you. 🙏
Help....i have a holy basil plant but now its all stems and just a few leaves. the leaves fell off and some stems with just two leaves are growing really tall now. what should i do?
hmmm. There are many factors that can go on and without knowing them all, there is risk of a misdiagnosis. The plant requires warm weather in order to thrive. If your area is cooling off for the year, it is natural that the plant goes dormant. If you're in the summer like me, the plant sounds stressed. Assuming that it is regularly watered, the lack of leaves could indicate a nitrogen (N) deficient. Apply a gentle fertilizer (liquid works more quickly) or fish emulsion.
Very inspiring video.
We All keep Tulsi because we are Smart because we are Indians.
which type of tulsi leaves we can offer to krishna in parsadam?
I am not familiar with the culture and am not able to provide you the answer. Perhaps a viewer who is may be able to. From the little research that I've done, my guess is the 'Krishna' variety.
Thanks for this information :) I also am growing Holy Basil because of my love of Thai food, specifically Pad Kra Prao Moo (stirfry basil pork). Many recipes on UK/USA websites call for Thai basil, the liquorice tasting kind (probably because it is easier to obtain) but I know for certain it uses Holy Basil..
I bought 2 packs of seeds, one pack I purchased in Thailand when I was on holiday, and another packet from Amazon. Thanks to your video I now know the two varieties I am growing. The packet I got from Thailand is Rama (Kra Prao), and the packet I got from Amazon is Krishna.
Can you tell me, does Krishna taste similar to Rama and can it be used in Thai cooking and give a similar flavour?
Greetings. I am glad that you found this information helpful. To me, Krishna and Rama taste alike. Do let us know if you are able to detect any differences.
@@neverenoughdirt Thanks for your reply :) and that's great to know I have two similar tasting varieties, I will let you know when I harvest some to cook a pad kra prao :)
Hi! Ever consider mulching?
Hi. Yes! Finally been able to mulch: th-cam.com/video/kyFWLFDbdg4/w-d-xo.html
I don't know for sure what will happen to the 🌲 tree Basil but basil is an annual and if it flowers it will begin to decline and make way for a new generation of basil seedlings. So I think it's necessary to keep planting seed to always have a crop to harvest for tea. Or it will reseed itself but the older ones will die back.
Thanks for watching and commenting. That is true that basil is an annual in climates where there are four seasons. In very mild winter climates such as my area (Southern California where we dont get frost,) basil can be grown as a perennial.
I would group basil by their cold temperature tolerance. The tree basil has the potential to grow a woody truck and therefore becomes quite cold tolerant.
All the while, as the plant matures so does the camphor concentrations of the leaves. In mild winter climates, basil plant established by summer will become perennial. For the basil where camphor is sought after, a mature plant is ideal. However, when growing sweet Italian and Thai basil for seasoning, the camphor is an off putting note. It is therefore best replace the plants when the main stem becomes woody.
That is amazing