Basil seeds
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Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a popular, easy-to-grow culinary herb perfect for Indian kitchen gardens. It thrives in pots, grow bags, or small garden patches and adds flavor, aroma, and health benefits to dishes.
✅ Types of Basil for Kitchen Gardens
| Type | Description | Use |
|---|---|---|
| 🌿 Sweet Basil | Common in Italian cooking | Pesto, salads, pasta |
| 🌿 Thai Basil | Slightly spicy with licorice notes | Asian & Thai dishes |
| 🌿 Lemon Basil | Lemon-scented leaves | Herbal teas, soups |
| 🌿 Holy Basil (Tulsi) | Sacred, medicinal herb | Teas, Ayurvedic uses |
| 🌿 Purple Basil | Dark purple leaves | Ornamental + culinary |
🌱 How to Grow Basil from Seeds
🔹 1. When to Sow (India)
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Best Time: October to April (can be grown year-round in warm areas)
🔹 2. Sowing Instructions
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| Depth | 0.5 cm (lightly cover with soil) |
| Medium | Well-draining mix (soil + compost + cocopeat) |
| Spacing | 8–10 inches between plants |
| Germination Time | 5–10 days |
| Sunlight | 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily |
🔹 3. Transplanting
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After 3–4 true leaves appear (2–3 weeks)
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Can be grown directly in pots (6–8 inches) or grow bags
🌿 Care Tips
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💧 Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy
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✂️ Pinch the top leaves regularly to promote bushiness
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🌼 Remove flowers early to keep leaf flavor strong
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🪱 Pests: Use neem spray if aphids or whiteflies appear
🍃 Harvesting
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Begin harvesting leaves once the plant reaches 6–8 inches tall
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Harvest regularly to encourage new growth
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Best used fresh, but leaves can be dried or frozen too
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