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HOLI Basil or sacred Tulsi is an excellent shrub and known as “queen of herbs”. It belongs to the family of “Lamiacea”. This plant has been cultivated for centuries in India for multiple uses. The cultivation of medicinal plants or say pharmacological plants for farmers is very beneficial. Basil crop is planted in the month of April & May and it can be sown by two methods of seeds and plants. There is a need for about 10 kg of seed to cultivate it in one hectare (2.5 acres). Basil plant is hard and therefore there are no major diseases affecting it. It is grown in vast array of soil. Avoid cultivation in highly saline, alkaline or water logged conditions are not good for its yield. It gives best result when grown under well-drained soil with good organic matter. Soil ranging from pH 5.5-7 suits best for its growth.Time of sowingPrepare nursery beds in the third week of February.