Basil seed germination tips

Holy Basil, the “queen of herbs” is the most sacred of all the herbs found in India. There are three variants of Tulsi; Rama Tulsi, Krishna Tulsi, and Vana Tulsi. Each of the variants has its own distinctive taste. The parts of Tulsi generally used are its leaves, seeds and dried roots.Commonly known as “Tulsi” or “Tulasi” (Hindi) in India, the basil plant is a leafy herb belonging to the mint family. The scientific name of Tulsi is 'Ocimum Tenuiflorum'.

SPECIFICATION OF BASIL(TULSI)
Season: Warm season
Exposure: Full sun

Plant space : 9-12"
Height :6- 12"

BENEFITS OF BASIL
1.It helps to recover our fever, common pediatric problems like a cough, cold diarrhoea and vomiting respond favourably to Tulsi juice.
2.They help in reducing the pain caused by measles, chicken pox, and smallpox. A mixture of basil leaves juice and coconut oil can be applied to cuts and wounds to give relief.
3. A concoction made from boiling basil leaves in water can be taken as a drink or used for gargling to get relief from a sore throat.
4.Basil leaves taken with honey keeps chicken pox at the baby.


SUNLIGHT: Basil grows well in warm environments that receive about six hours of sun each day midday sun.

SOIL: Basil does its best in well-drained, moist soil with a neutral pH. Add a rich compost to the soil at the beginning of the season. Not much more soil amendment is necessary. In fact, if the soil is too rich, basil loses some of its flavour intensity.

WATERING :

1. Do not sow seeds on Rainy day or in a cloudy weather

2.You will definitely end up with nothing, wait for the bright sunny day and clear weather.