Italian Large Leaf Basil Seeds - 200 Seeds (तुलसी के बीज) High Germination/Perfect for pots, balconies, or Terrace gardens

Italian Basil (Tulsi) is a flavorful green-leaf herb, known for its rich aroma and spiritual significance. Widely revered as Holy Basil in India, it is commonly grown in Hindu households for both its divine and medicinal properties.

🌱 Italian Basil Large Leaf is easy to grow at home and adds a lush green touch to your balcony or terrace garden. Whether you grow it for its health benefits, religious value, or culinary uses – this plant is a must-have!

✅ Why Grow Italian Basil (Large Leaf) at Home?

• 🌿 Sacred and aromatic herb used in daily rituals

• 🍃 Adds a natural touch to indoor/outdoor spaces

• 🌞 Grows well year-round in Indian climate

• 🧴 Used in teas, cooking, and natural remedies,

• 🐝 Attracts beneficial pollinators like bees

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About this item

• Number of Italian Large Leaf Basil Seeds: 200 Seeds

• Where to Grow: Ideal for balcony or terrace gardens

• Sowing Season: Can be grown throughout the year

• Sowing Method: Direct sowing or seedling transplanting

• Sowing Depth: Sow seeds about 0.5 cm deep

• Germination Temperature: 21–30°C

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Harvest Time: Ready to harvest in 60–90 days after planting
  

What size grow bag is best for Basil?

• 12 x 12 (W*H)
• 15 x 15 (W*H)

🌿 Italian Basil (Large Leaf) Plant Growing Guide 🌿

🗓 Growing Season in India

You can grow Italian Basil (Large Leaf) plants throughout the year, but the ideal sowing seasons are spring and summer, when the soil is warm and supports faster germination.

🪴 How To Grow Italian Basil at Home

Basil large leaf seeds can be sown directly in pots or started in seedling trays for transplanting later. Germination occurs faster at around 21°C.

🌱 Italian Basil Seeds Sowing Method

• Fill a seedling tray with a well-draining potting mix.

• Sow seeds about 0.5 cm deep.

• Mist water gently using a spray bottle.

• Place the tray in a bright, indirect sunlight location.

• Keep the soil evenly moist.

• Seeds will germinate in 7–14 days.

• Once seedlings are 15–20 cm tall, transplant into a large pot or grow bag (1–2 seedlings per container).

🌾 Fertilizing Italian Basil Plants

Feed the basil plant once a month with:

• Organic compost (vermicompost or cow manure)

• Or slow-release fertilizer like compost tea

🧑🌾 Italian Basil Plant Care Tips

• Watering: Water deeply once a week or when soil dries.

• Soil: Use well-draining, loamy, and moist soil.

• Sunlight: Needs 6–8 hours of full sunlight daily.

• Temperature: Ideal between 27–32°C (can tolerate down to 10°C).

• Pests/Diseases: Common pests include aphids, whiteflies, and slugs. Diseases may include fusarium wilt, bacterial leaf spot, and root rot.
  👉 Solution: Use organic neem oil spray every 10–15 days.

✂️ How To Harvest / Prune Basil

• Start harvesting when the plant reaches 20–25 cm height.

• Snip leaves or stems just above a leaf node.

• Always remove flower buds early to prevent bitterness in flavor and seed formation.

🌟 Italian Basil Special Features

• Common Name: Tulsi (तुलसी)

• Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum

• Plant Height: 45–60 cm

• Level of Growing: Easy (Beginner-friendly)

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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