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Can You Grow Holy Basil (Tulsi) in Northwest Territories?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1, 2

Won't grow here

Tulsi is frost-tender but thrives as a container herb on any sunny windowsill year-round.

Plant zones

10a–11b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Holy Basil (Tulsi)s in Northwest Territories

Start indoors

May 18

Transplant

Jun 15

Harvest

Jul 30 – Aug 14

Dates are approximate, based on Northwest Territories's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Holy Basil (Tulsi)

Holy basil (tulsi) is one of the most sacred plants in Hinduism and a cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine. The clove-pepper flavoured leaves are used in Indian cooking, teas, and as a medicinal herb. Grows happily in a pot on a sunny windowsill in any climate.

Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Grow in a sunny window year-round in cold climates. Harvest before flowering to maintain flavour. Pinch flower buds regularly. Three varieties worth growing: Rama (mild), Krishna (purple, spicier), Vana (wild-type, very aromatic).

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Gardening in Northwest Territories

The NWT has an arctic to subarctic climate. Only the very hardiest crops survive the extremely short summer. Gardening under cover is the primary approach.