Kapoor Tulsi is a compact, green leaved holy basil native throughout subtropical and tropical Asian geographies. Kapoor produces sweet tasting foliage ideal for making tea; it’s the most frequently grown of the holy basil types, and is easy to grow and works well in container gardens.
Plants grow up to two feet tall and are typically grown as annuals in most temperate climates, but the perennial nature of the plant means it can overwinter in warmer winter climates (Zone 10).
Seeds are certified organic.
(Quin's note, October 2026: Some fellow seed savers have adopted the scientific name Ocimum africanumforKapoor Basil. I do not believe this is accurate. Ocimum africanum is a hybridized cross that's essentially a Lemon Basil. I have found no scientific literature that backs up the association of Kapoor Holy Basil with the scientific name Ocimum africanum. Others have proposed the name Ocimum bisabolenum,which is similarly unrecognized as an officially accepted species in major global botanical databases. For the time being, I will stick with this as being a cultivar of common basil Ocimum basilicum with its market association as a Holy Basil. And I remain open to alternate interpretations!
