Botanical Name:
Ocimum Sanctum.
Description:
A species of basil native to India where it is considered a holy plant and used in Ayurvedic medicine. It has soft, slightly hairy leaves and either purple or green stems and flowers. It has a distinct clove-like fragrance when it is cooked and is most commonly used stir-fried with chicken, chilli and garlic, crisp fried as a garnish for Thai fishcakes and catfish curry or in certain soups. It is best stored in a plastic bag with a piece of paper towel to absorb moisture. If refrigerated, it becomes black and slimy very quickly.
Alternate Names:
Hindi: Tulsi.
Thai: Gaprow.
Growing Area:
QLD - Atherton, Brisbane Outer Suburbs, Bundaberg
NSW - North Coast
VIC - Melbourne Metropolitan Area, Werribee
SA - Adelaide Hills, Adelaide Plains
WA - Perth Metropolitan Outer Areas
NT - Darwin, Katherine
Availability:
All Year.
