Should I Let My Tulsi Flower?

Unlike other annual basils which bloom and then become bitter, tulsi is known to bloom and keep blooming, providing forage for the bees and fragrance for your garden. If brought indoors for the winter, tulsi will keep right on blooming and liven up any room with its sweet fragrance.

Should I remove Tulsi flowers?

It is important to pinch tops of the holy basil plant when they are forming four or six pairs of leaves, this will make the plant grow bushier. Even the flower buds need to be removed when they appear. It grows more lush and full when seed production is prevented.

Should I let holy basil flower?

If you are cultivating basil strictly for its leaves, it is best to remove the flowers. ... Or, you can also sprinkle them on a salad or over pasta to enliven the dish because, yes, basil flowers are edible. They also make great tea! You can expect the blooms to taste similar to the leaves, but with a milder flavor.