60-90 Days to maturity. Ocimum tenuiflorum syn. O. sanctum. Organic Sacred Basil Seeds. Non-GMO, annual/perennial, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Also known as holy basil or tulsi in India. This basil is cultivated for its essential oil. It also has religious significance and is used in some Eastern traditional medicines. It is widely used as an herbal tea, commonly used in Ayurveda, where it is often called "The Queen of Herbs" and "Mother Medicine of Nature". Use this multifunctional herb in teas, cooking, and traditional medicine. ~45,000 seeds/oz. 250 mg packet.