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Abo t this itemWhere to grow: Balcony or terrace gardenSowing season: Thro gho t the year (spring and s mmer)Mode of sowing: Sow the seeds 0.5 cm or 1/4 inches deep in a Container, or Pots.Germination temperat re: 21-25°CGermination Time: 7 to 14 days from sowingHarvest: 50-70 daysPlant vigor: Strong plantWhat size grow bag is best for Basil?12 x 12 Inch (W*H)15 x 15 Inch (W*H)Basil Plant Growing Season In IndiaYo can grow basil in any season thro gho t the year indoors. The best season for sowing basil seeds are spring and s mmer when the soil is warm.How To Grow Basil At HomeBasil seeds can be sown directly in pots or by transplanting, if yo want the best res lts for the basil plants then yo need to transplant them into bigger pots after seed germination. Choose a seedling tray or small pot ( p to 3 inches deep) and a final pot or grow bag (12-15 inches deep and wide) with well-draining holes. Basil seeds will germinate faster at 21-25°C temperat re. Basil is a perennial herb, so yo need to repot it every year.Basil Seeds Sowing MethodSow basil seeds in the seedling tray with a potting mix abo t 0.5 cm or 1/4 inches deep. Give light water thro gh a water sprayer. Keep the seedling tray in a location where it receives medi m and bright s nlight and keep the soil moist. Basil large leaf seeds will germinate within 7-14 days (depending on growing conditions).TransplantBasil Seedlings Into Big PotsAfter basil seeds germinate when seedlings are 6-8 inches in height at that time transplant them into big pots/grow bags and plant only 1-2 saplings per pot. Take a big pot or grow bag, fill the soil in pots with any organic fertilizer (like vermicompost, cow man re, etc) then transplant the healthiest plant into big pots witho t dist rbing their roots. Keep the pot in a s nny location where basil plants get proper s nlight and give water whenever yo feel that soil becomes dry.How To Fertilize Basil PlantApply good organic fertilizer (s ch as vermicompost, and cow man re) or slow-release fertilizer (like compost tea) to thebasil plant once a month.Basil Plant Care TipsWater – Give deep water once a week to yo r basil plants and make s re to give water to the base of the plant, avoiding showering the leaves and stems.Soil – Use well-drained, moist soil (b t not too moist) for better growth of basil plants.S nlight – Basil plants need 6-8 ho rs of f ll s nlight.Temperat re – Ideal growing temperat re forbasil plants is between 18-32°C (minim m temperat re is 10°C).Common Pests and Disease – Aphids, sl gs, and whiteflies generally attack the basil plants, and basil is infected by some diseases like f sari m wilt, bacterial leaf spot, and root rot. If yo are facing these problems se organic pesticide neem oil. Basil Leaves BenefitsProtect against vision loss/help for good visionBeneficial for wo nd healingS pporting weight lossManaging blood s gar levelsGood for digestionFight against cancer diseasesHelpf l in anxiety and depressionHow To Pr ne/Harvest Basil While harvesting or pr ning is the same for basil plants, contin e harvesting every week or two thro gho t the season to enco rage leaf growth.C t the leaves when the basil plant is abo t 8-10 inches tall.Use herb pr ning shears or small scissors to help to ens re a clean c t.Pr ne when yo notice mat re basil plant starting to form flower b ds if yo will not c t basil flower b ds, the plant will p t all its energy into making seeds, and flowering changes the flavor of basil. If yo are late to pr ne them and flowers have started to form, simply pinch off the flower heads, which are also edible.Basil Plant Special Feat resCommon name – T lsi (तुलसी), and Italian BasilScientific name – Ocim m basilic m Plant height – 8 to 20 inchesLevel of growing – Easy