Italian Basil
Also known as: Sweet Basil;
Tamil Name: Tulasi; Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum;
Planting/Sowing
Oct – Dec;
Harvesting
Jan – Mar;
First Harvest
~90 Days
Also known as: Sweet Basil;
Tamil Name: Tulasi; Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum;
Oct – Dec;
Jan – Mar;
~90 Days
Crop category | Herb |
Life span | Annual |
Type of crop | Herb |
Part(s) of the crop to harvest | Leaves |
Avg. Height | 12-24 inches |
Basil is easy to grow in warm, sunny conditions.
When to plant / sow seeds (ideal season):
October to December
How to plant:
Direct sowing & transplanting
Seeds to be raised in nursery bed and it will germinate after 8 to 10 days. Seedlings to be transplanted once the plant reaches 4 leaf stage.
Guides in the Knowledge Base for more details on topics ranging from Spacing & Lighting to Soil and Nutrients.
NOTE: Please go through theIrrigation twice a week in the initial period and once weekly in the subsequent months.
Watering & Irrigation guide for more info.
NOTE: Irrigation should depend on how moist / wet the soil is. Check your plants everyday to see if they require irrigation or not. Check theWhen to harvest
First harvest 90 days after sowing. Start picking basil leaves as soon as the plants are 6 to 8 inches tall. Harvest early in the morning, when leaves are at their juiciest.
How to harvest
Make sure to pick the leaves regularly to encourage growth throughout the summer.
NOTE: Harvest periods can vary depending on environmental, climatic, and soil conditions.
Pests | Leaf roller |
Common Diseases/ Problems | Powdery mildew |
Pest and Disease prevention measure(s) | Read Pest & Disease Control for more information. |