Italian Basil (tulsi) is a flavorful, leaf-green herb and is most popular as holy basil in India. Italian Basil large leaf is considered a holy herb and it is grown in almost every Hindu household. Basil large leaf plant not only gives a stunning look to your home but also has many benefits. It is the best way to green up your home to grow Italian basil plants. You can easily grow basil at home with our simple instructions.
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About this item
Number of Italian Large Leaf Basil Seeds (Tulsi ke beej): 200 Seeds
Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
Sowing season: Throughout the year
Sowing method: Seedling transplant or Direct
Seeds sowing depth: 0.5 cm
Germination temperature: 21-30°C
Germination Time: 7 to 18 days
Harvest: 50-60 days after planting
What size grow bag is best for Basil?
12 x 12 (W*H)
15 x 15 (W*H)
Italian Basil Plant Growing Season In India
You can grow basil large leaf plants in any season throughout the year. The best season for sowing Italian basil seeds is spring and summer when the soil is warm.
How To Grow Basil Large Leaf At Home
Basil large leaf seeds can be sown directly in pots or by transplanting. Basil seeds will germinate faster at 21°C temperature.
Italian Basil Seeds Sowing Method
Sow basil large leaf seeds in a seedling tray with a potting mix about 0.5 cm deep. Give light water through a water sprayer. Keep the seedling tray in a location where it receives medium and bright sunlight and keep the soil moist. Basil large leaf seeds will germinate within 7-14 days.When seedlings are 15-20 cm in height at that time transplant them into a big pot or grow bag and plant only 1-2 saplings per pot.
How To Fertilize Basil Large Leaf Plant
Apply good organic fertilizer (such as vermicompost, and cow manure) or slow-release fertilizer (like compost tea) to the Italian basil plant once a month.
Italian Basil Plant Care Tips
Water – Give deep water once a week to your basil plants.Soil – Use well-drained, moist soil for better growth of basil plants.Sunlight – Italian Basil plants need 6-8 hours of full sunlight.Temperature – Ideal growing temperature for basil large leaf plants is between 27-32°C (minimum temperature is 10°C).Common Pests and Disease – Aphids, slugs, and whiteflies commonly attack Italian basil plants, and basil is infected with certain diseases such as fusarium wilt, bacterial leaf spot, and root rot. If you are facing these problems use organic pesticide neem oil.
How To Prune/ Harvest Basil Large Leaf
Harvesting or pruning is the same for basil plants.
Cut the leaves when Italian basil plant is about 20-25 cm tall.
Prune when you notice mature basil plants starting to form flower buds if you will not cut basil flower buds, the plant will put all its energy into making seeds, and flowering changes the flavor of basil.
Italian Basil Plant Special Features
Common name – Tulsi (तुलसी)
Scientific name – Ocimum basilicum
Plant height – 45-60 cm
Level of growing – Easy
FAQ
Why are the leaves of my basil (tulsi) plant drooping?
Root rot is another main reason for dropping basil leaves which is generally caused by improper watering or poorly drained soil.
Why are my Italian basil seeds not germinating?
Italian large-leaf Basil seeds will not germinate because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough sunlight, sowing seeds too deep in the soil, over watering or under watering.
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