Holy Basil (Thai) – 4000 Seeds – AAA – Thai

Description Holy Basil (Thai) seeds   Price: 250 Taka per packet Quantity: approx. 4000 seeds  Brand: AAA Seed Country of origin: Thailand   Germination Rate (approx.): 60% Physical Purity (Min): 98% Genetic Purity (Min): 98%   Scientific Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum Family: Lamiaceae Common Names: Holy Basil, Thai Holy Basil, Tulsi, Tulasi Note: “Thai Holy Basil” is commonly treated as a culinary form of Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), different from regular Thai Basil (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora). Germination Temperature After comparing multiple horticultural and seed sources: Ideal soil temperature: 20°C to 28°C Best results: 22°C to 25°C Germination becomes slow below 18°C Very poor below 15°C Therefore the safest practical range for Bangladesh is: ✅ Recommended Germination Temperature: 22–26°C Germination Time of Seeds Usually: 5–14 days Average in Bangladeshi warm weather: 6–10 days Cooler weather may take: 14–20 days ✅ Practical commercial estimate: 7–10 days Plant Height, Span & Seed Sowing Depth Item Measurement Mature Height 1.5–3 feet Plant Spread/Span 1–2 feet Seed Sowing Depth 0.2–0.5 cm (very shallow) Seeds require partial light for best germination. Plant Spacing Container/Rooftop: 12–18 inches apart Field cultivation: 10–14 inches apart Row Spacing 18–24 inches between rows Trellis or Physical Support Requirement ❌ Usually NOT required. However: Tall plants exposed to rooftop wind may need: bamboo stick support soft tying Especially during monsoon. Seed to Harvest Time Harvest Type Time First leaf harvest 35–45 days Heavy harvest 60–75 days Full maturity 90–100 days   Seed to Bloom Time Usually 60–90 days Pot / Container / Bed Size Ideal Container Type Size Round Pot 10–14 inch diameter Grow Bag 12–15 inch Depth Minimum 10–12 inch   Raised Bed Depth: 10–12 inches minimum Soil Type & Ideal pH Ideal Soil Holy basil prefers: Well-drained Moderately fertile Airy soil Moist but not waterlogged Rich in organic matter Ideal pH ✅ 6.0–7.2 Best: 6.3–6.8 Sunlight & Germination Light Requirement Mature Plant Full sun preferred Minimum: 5–6 hours direct sunlight Ideal: 6–8 hours Seed Germination Seeds need: partial light exposure Do NOT bury deeply Water Requirement Plant Size Water Amount Interval Seedling 100–150 ml Daily light watering 6–12 inch plant 300–500 ml Every 1–2 days Mature rooftop plant 700 ml–1.5 L Every 1–3 days   Bangladesh Rooftop Notes Summer: May require daily watering Monsoon: Ensure excellent drainage Winter: Reduce watering frequency Essential Nutrients & Organic Sources Nutrient Importance Organic Source Nitrogen (N) Leaf growth Mustard Cake, Vermicompost Phosphorus (P) Root growth Bone Meal Potassium (K) Aroma & immunity Cow dung compost Calcium Stem strength Oyster Shell Powder Magnesium Chlorophyll Epsom Salt Sulfur Essential oils Mustard Cake   Approximate Preferred NPK Ratio Vegetative stage: 4-2-3 Mature stage: 3-2-4 Organic Fertilizer Schedule (for 12-inch Pot) Base Mix Before Planting Fertilizer Amount Vermicompost 300 g Cow Dung Compost 400 g Trichocompost 200 g Bone Meal 40 g Neem Cake Powder 40 g Mustard Cake Powder 25 g Horn Meal 20 g Oyster Shell Powder 15 g Epsom Salt 5 g   Monthly Feeding Material Amount Vermicompost 150 g Cow Dung Compost 150 g Neem Cake 20 g Mustard Cake 15 g   Every 45 Days Material Amount Bone Meal 15–20 g Oyster Shell Powder 10 g Epsom Salt 3–5 g Chemical Fertilizer Requirement Stage Fertilizer Dose Vegetative NPK 19-19-19 1 g/L water every 15 days Mature NPK 12-12-18 1–1.5 g/L every 20 days Magnesium deficiency Magnesium Sulfate 2 g/L monthly Avoid excessive nitrogen: reduces aroma increases weak leafy growth Perfect Rooftop Potting Mix (Bangladesh Climate) Final Recommended Mix Ingredient Percentage Coconut Coir Dust 28% Loamy Soil 22% Vermicompost 12% Cow Dung Compost 10% Trichocompost 8% Brown River Sand 6% Cinder 4% Jhama 3% Wood Charcoal 3% Neem Cake Powder 1.5% Bone Meal 1% Mustard Cake Powder 0.8% Oyster Shell Powder 0.5% Epsom Salt 0.1% Turmeric Powder 0.1%   Why This Works Excellent drainage for monsoon Good moisture retention for summer Lightweight rooftop mix High microbial activity Good aeration Companion Plants Good companions: Tomato Chili Eggplant Marigold Mint Coriander Lettuce Avoid: Very large aggressive plants Fruit Taste Holy basil is mainly grown for leaves. Seeds are edible. Part Taste Rating Seeds 4/10 SHU: ❌ Not applicable Leaf Taste Trait Rating Peppery 7/10 Clove-like 8/10 Slight bitterness 4/10 Aromatic intensity 9/10 Overall: ✅ 8.5/10 Pests & Control Pest Chemical Control Organic Control Aphids Imidacloprid Neem oil spray Whiteflies Acetamiprid Yellow sticky traps Spider mites Abamectin Soap spray Leaf miners Spinosad Neem extract Mealybugs Thiamethoxam Alcohol cotton swab   Diseases & Cure Disease Chemical Organic Powdery mildew Sulfur fungicide Baking soda spray Root rot Metalaxyl Trichoderma Leaf spot Copper oxychloride Neem extract Damping off Carbendazim Cinnamon Trichoderma   Harvest Readiness Harvest leaves when: plant reaches 8–12 inches strong aroma develops multiple branches appear For seeds: flower spikes become brown and dry Monthly Yield for Family of Four For Bangladeshi cooking tea: ✅ Required: 1.5–3 kg fresh leaves/month Plants needed: Approximately 8–12 healthy plants Average Yield Per Square Foot Type Yield Fresh leaves 0.4–1 kg/sq ft per season   Average Lifespan Climate Lifespan Tropical Bangladesh 1–3 years Commercial cultivation 6–12 months   Nutritional Values Contains: Vitamin A Vitamin C Vitamin K Calcium Iron Magnesium Potassium Eugenol Antioxidants Health Benefits Supports immunity Helps reduce stress Anti-inflammatory Supports respiratory health Rich in antioxidants Popular Recipes Bangladeshi Tulsi Tea Herbal Tulsi Bhorta International Thai Holy Basil Chicken Holy Basil Soup Best Germination Months in Bangladesh Considering recent Bangladesh climate trends: ✅ Best natural germination period: February–April August–October Peak success: March September Avoid: Heavy monsoon flooding periods Average Number of Seeds Per Gram After comparing multiple seed references: ✅ Approximately: 700–1000 seeds per gram Average practical estimate: 850 seeds/gram Best Propagation Method Best Overall: ✅ Seed propagation Fastest cloning: ✅ Stem cuttings Cuttings root in: 7–14 days Best Storage Methods Fresh Leaves Method Storage Life Refrigerator 5–7 days Wrapped in tissue 7–10 days Dried Leaves Method Storage Life Airtight jar 6–12 months Frozen Paste Method Storage Life Freezer cubes 4–6 months Specialties Sacred medicinal herb in Ayurveda Extremely aromatic leaves Excellent pollinator plant Beautiful Quotes “Where Tulsi grows, peace follows.” “A single basil leaf carries the fragrance of an entire garden.” Unknown Facts Holy basil produces essential oils rich in eugenol. Bees are highly attracted to its flowers. It can naturally repel some insects around vegetables. Native Region Native to: Indian subcontinent Southeast Asia Origin Story Holy basil has been cultivated for thousands of years in India for: Ayurvedic medicine Religious rituals Culinary use Ancient Sanskrit texts mention Tulsi as a sacred medicinal herb. Scientific Name & Family Item Name Scientific Name Ocimum tenuiflorum Synonym Ocimum sanctum Family Lamiaceae   Reference Sources Johnny’s Selected Seeds RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) Gardenia The Spruce PlotMyGarden GrowPlants.org Plant.Garden Wikipedia – Ocimum tenuiflorum WikiGardener Accessories Required For Seedling Preparation: -Seedling Tray – 06 Cavity https://mygardenbd.com/product/coco-dust-mgss3014/ OR Jiffy Pellet – 50mm – MGTA3022     Disclaimer: In accordance with the universal custom of seed trade we give no warranty expressed or implied as to description, quality, productivity or any other matter of any way for the crop results beyond the purchased price especially under unsuitable season, abnormal weather, unsuitable soil and other unexpected conditions. বীজ ব্যবসার সার্বজনীন প্রথা অনুযায়ী আমরা বিশেষত অনুপযুক্ত ঋতুতে, বিশেষত অনিয়মিত আবহাওয়া, অনুপযুক্ত মাটি এবং অন্যান্য ক্রয়মূল্যের বাইরে ফসলের ফলনের বর্ণনা, গুণমান, উৎপাদনশীলতা বা অন্য যে কোনও বিষয়ে বর্ণিত ওয়ারেন্টি প্রদান করি না অপ্রত্যাশিত শর্ত #80T #red #holy #thai #Basil #Plant #Herb #Rooftop #বীজ #seeds #Balcony #online #store #shop #near #me #my #garden #bd #mygardenbd #nature #ছাদ #বাগান #টব #গাছ #in #Dhaka #Bangladesh #HolyBasil #ThaiHolyBasil #Tulsi #Tulasi #OcimumTenuiflorum #MedicinalPlant #HerbGarden #RooftopGardening #BangladeshGardening #OrganicGardening #UrbanFarming #KitchenGarden #HerbalTea #Ayurveda #SacredBasil #ThaiCooking #HerbPlant #ContainerGardening #PlantLovers #MedicinalHerbs #GardenLife #GrowYourOwnFood #OrganicHerbs #BalconyGarden #GreenLiving #FreshHerbs #তুলসি #তুলসী #থাইতুলসি #হার্বগার্ডেন #ছাদকৃষি #বাগান #গাছপ্রেম #ঔষধিগাছ #জৈবকৃষি #বাংলাদেশবাগান #ছাদবাগান #হার্বালচা #তাজাপাতা #কিচেনগার্ডেন #শহুরেকৃষি #সবুজবাংলা