CATEGORY- Medicinal Plants

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 4 to 7 inches
3.Watering – Water when the topsoil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 1 to 2.5 feet
3.Leaves Color – Green, feathery and aromatic
4.Flowers – Small, white, in umbrella-shaped clusters (umbels)
5.Seeds – Oval, ridged, and aromatic (used as spice and medicine)
6.Type – Outdoor herbaceous medicinal plant
7.Feed – Mild compost every 4–6 weeks
8.Watering – Moderate; do not overwater
9.Soil – Well-drained, fertile loamy soil
10.Sunlight – Requires full sunlight for optimal growth
11.Suitable Temperature – 70°F–95°F (21°C–35°C); thrives in warm climates

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole slightly larger than the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Fill in with soil and press gently around the plant base.
5.Water well and allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Trachyspermum ammi
2.Common names: Ajwain, Carom, Bishop’s Weed
3.Hindi: अजवाइन (Ajwain)
4.Tamil: ஓமம் (Ōmam)
5.Telugu: ఓమము (Ōmamu)
6.Kannada: ಓಮ (Ōma)
7.Marathi: ओवा (Ōvā)
8.Malayalam: ഒമം (Omam)