Description :
Leaves: Bright green leaves with a lemony aroma.
Flavor: Sweet and aromatic.
Uses: Widely used in Ayurvedic medicine and culinary dishes.
Characteristics: Vigorous growth with tall, upright stems.
Planting Instructions :
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
- Sowing: Direct sow seeds or transplant seedlings after the last frost date.
- Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep.
- Spacing: Space seeds or seedlings 12-18 inches apart.
- Sunlight: Full sun, at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
- Temperature: Holy Basil prefers warm temperatures between 70-90°F (21-32°C).
- Harvesting: Harvest leaves as needed once the plant reaches a mature size.