CATEGORY- Medicinal Plants

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 4 to 6 inches
3.Watering – When the topsoil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full to partial sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 12 to 24 inches
3.Leaves Color – Bright green, ovate and slightly glossy
4.Flowers – Small, white to pale purple, appear on spikes
5.Type – Outdoor/Indoor herb
6.Feed – Organic compost monthly
7.Watering – Moderate; water consistently but avoid soggy soil
8.Soil – Well-draining, nutrient-rich soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers 6–8 hours of sunlight daily
10.Suitable Temperature – 65°F–85°F (18°C–29°C); sensitive to frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a location with good sunlight and air circulation.
2.Dig a small hole, just slightly larger than the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Cover with soil and press gently to secure.
5.Water immediately and keep soil consistently moist.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum
2.Common names: Sweet Basil, Great Basil, Culinary Basil
3.Hindi: तुलसी (Tulsi – though generally refers to Holy Basil)
4.Tamil: துளசி (Thulasi)
5.Telugu: తులసి (Tulasi)
6.Kannada: ತುಳಸಿ (Tulasi)
7.Marathi: तुळस (Tulasa)
8.Malayalam: തുളസി (Tulasi)