Holy basil or tulsi is a generic term for the four types that make up this group. Those four types are: Rama, Krishna, Kapoor, and Vana.
The culinary quest to make a more authentic version of a Kra Prao Gai (Thai Chicken & Holy Basil) dish turned into a botanical quest to seek out and grow the correct holy basil.
This video is an update to an earlier video. To also see how the seedlings are transplanted, see that earlier video here: • Growing Holy Basil (Tu...
1. Rama tulsi (ocimum sanctum)
a. also known scientifically as ocimum tenuiflorum
b. known in Thai as "Kra prao"
c. English common name of "Thai Holy Basil" or "Sacred basil"
d. I believe this is THE "Holy Basil." The one used in religious and spiritual practices.
2. Krishna tulsi (ocimum sanctum)
a. also known scientifically as ocimum tenuiflorum
b. English common name of "Purple sacred basil"
c. similar looking and behaving plant as Rama tulsi but leaves are darker with shades of purple
3. Kapoor tulsi (ocimum americanum)
a. also known scientifically as ocimum canum
b. the easiest of the four to grow and thus the variety seed companies will label as "Holy Basil" or "Tulsi"
4. Vana tulsi (ocimum gratissimum)
a. common name of "Tree basil"
b. sometimes incorrectly known as "Rama tulsi"
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