{"product_id":"sacred-basil-cutting-ocimum-tenuiflorum-live-herb-plant-starter","title":"Sacred Basil Cutting (Ocimum tenuiflorum) - Live Herb Plant Starter","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSacred Basil Live Plant Cutting\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eOcimum tenuiflorum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd fragrance, garden beauty, and cultural history to your herb collection with Sacred Basil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso commonly called Holy Basil or Tulsi, Sacred Basil is an aromatic plant with a long history of cultivation and cultural significance, particularly within Hindu traditions. Its upright growth, fragrant foliage, and flower spikes make it an attractive choice for herb gardens, containers, tea gardens, and pollinator-friendly growing spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cutting is freshly harvested from plants grown at our Blue Ridge Mountain homestead and carefully prepared for shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne fresh, unrooted Sacred Basil cutting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 6–8 inches long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne rockwool rooting cube\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoisture-protective packaging for transit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic care and propagation instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for an unrooted plant cutting—not an established, rooted plant or prepared herbal product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause each cutting is naturally grown and individually harvested, its size, branching, leaf shape, color, fragrance, and overall appearance may vary from the listing photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love Sacred Basil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrongly aromatic foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpright and bushy growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for containers and herb gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInteresting addition to tea and specialty herb collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResponds well to regular harvesting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers may attract visiting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong history of cultivation and cultural significance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrance and flavor are naturally subjective and can vary according to season, maturity, temperature, sunlight, soil, and other growing conditions. A particular aroma or flavor intensity cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOcimum tenuiflorum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sacred Basil, Holy Basil, Tulsi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost-sensitive herb; commonly grown as an annual and may behave as a tender perennial in warm climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil after rooting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright and bushy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for Containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers may attract visiting pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSacred Basil prefers warm growing conditions and is sensitive to frost and freezing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular harvesting or pinching may encourage branching and fuller growth. Allowing some flower spikes to remain can provide forage for visiting pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarden performance, mature size, flowering, and longevity depend on the purchaser’s climate, growing zone, soil, planting location, and ongoing care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePopular Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePollinator-friendly growing spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerb gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainer gardening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrant gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomestead herb collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultural and educational gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialty plant collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash fresh plant material thoroughly before culinary use. This product is sold as live plant material and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant: Care Immediately After Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease unpack your cutting immediately after delivery and remove all shipping materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the lower portion of the stem in clean, room-temperature water for a minimum of 48 hours. Keep all leaves above the waterline, with only the lower stem and at least one propagation node in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis recovery period allows the cutting to rehydrate and recover from normal shipping stress before rooting begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the recovery period:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the cutting in bright, indirect light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace the water if it becomes cloudy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not add fertilizer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not allow any leaves to remain submerged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemporary wilting or softness can occur after shipping and does not necessarily indicate that the cutting is damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRooting Your Cutting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the initial 48-hour recovery period, continue rooting the cutting using one of these methods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the lower stem and propagation node in clean water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the lower stem and propagation node into the included pre-soaked rockwool cube supplied with water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep all leaves above the waterline and do not allow the rockwool cube to dry out. Provide bright, indirect light while roots develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not transfer the cutting into soil immediately after delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the cutting to remain in water or water-supplied rockwool until several healthy roots have developed and the roots are at least two inches long. Once the roots reach that length, the cutting may be transplanted into an appropriate potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooting time varies according to temperature, light, water quality, and other growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn More Before You Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit The Robertson Rottie Ranch on YouTube and follow our Mountain Apothecary series for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerb profiles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropagation and rooting techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvesting guides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea preparation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerb drying and storage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHomestead gardening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarden planning and maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Information About Live Cuttings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is a living, unrooted plant cutting. Successful rooting and future plant growth depend on shipping conditions, temperature, handling, propagation method, moisture, light, climate, and ongoing care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carefully select and package each cutting, but rooting success, flowering, longevity, and future plant performance cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf The Robertson Rottie Ranch makes an error with your order or is unable to fulfill it, we will address the issue in accordance with our Return \u0026amp; Refund Policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plant orders are generally processed within 1–5 business days and normally ship Monday through Wednesday to reduce the likelihood of weekend carrier delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour cutting will be wrapped with moisture-protective materials and carefully packaged for transit. Tracking information will be provided when your order ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive cuttings are available for purchase only when we are actively accepting and fulfilling plant orders. If seasonal temperatures or severe weather require us to pause live-plant shipping, this listing will be marked unavailable until ordering resumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers are responsible for confirming that this plant can legally be shipped to and grown at their destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Our Homestead to Yours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cutting is grown and freshly harvested by Mountain Moon Apothecary, the botanical and herb-growing line of The Robertson Rottie Ranch, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for supporting our small mountain homestead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Robertson Rottie Ranch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48515167748345,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/2927\/4617\/files\/c1e99fca-6a25-4be9-8736-40a0f10d45d3.png?v=1781202106","url":"https:\/\/therobertsonrottieranch.com\/products\/sacred-basil-cutting-ocimum-tenuiflorum-live-herb-plant-starter","provider":"The Robertson Rottie Ranch, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}