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thai-basil

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Basil is a herb crop, grown in the kharif · zaid season. Sow it in Feb–Mar, Jun and expect to harvest in 60–80 days. It wants a pH of 5.5–7.0 (slightly acid) and 18–30°C. Plant at 45 × 30 cm, allowing 2–3 kg of seed per hectare. A good crop returns around 15–25 t. Watch for downy mildew, aphid.

Growing Basil

6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly

Sofia's data showed that Thai basil consumed 20-30% more nutrients than sweet basil, while tulsi varieties used nutrients more slowly but required consistent availability.
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She pointed to her own balcony across the courtyard where a single 40-liter container held twelve lettuce plants growing vigorously, another held eight basil plants, and a third supported six bok choy plants alongside four spinach plants in perfect harmony.
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His summer setup featured insulated containers under 70% shade cloth, growing heat-tolerant basil and cherry tomatoes.
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Crop intelligence

Going in during September

Sowing windows open right now, from the crop reference.

Crop Sow Days pH Temp °C Yield
Angelica Sep–Oct 2 yr 6.0–7.0 10–22 8–12 t
Pyrethrum Sep–Oct 2–3 yr 5.5–7.0 10–22 0.8–1.5 t
Tagasaste Sep–Oct 2–4 yr 5.5–7.5 5–28 10–18 t green
Oil Palm Jun–Sep (planting) 3–4 yr to bear 5.0–7.0 24–32 20–25 t FFB
Pepino Sep–Oct 4–6 mo 6.0–7.0 15–25 25–40 t
Asafoetida (Hing) Sep–Oct 4–5 yr 6.5–7.5 10–25 0.05–0.1 t
Litchi Jun–Sep (planting) 5–7 yr to bear 5.5–7.0 20–35 8–12 t
Alstroemeria Sep–Oct 10–12 mo 6.0–6.8 13–22 100–150 stems/m²
Anthurium Year-round 12–18 mo to bear 5.5–6.5 18–28 6–8 blooms/plant
Paddy Straw Mushroom Jun–Sep 12–18 6.5–7.5 28–35 100–150 kg/t
Orchid Year-round 18–24 mo to bear 5.5–6.5 20–30 4–6 spikes/plant
Oyster Mushroom Any 25–35 5.5–6.5 20–30 500–700 kg/t
Amaranth (Leafy) Feb–Sep 30–45 6.0–7.5 22–32 10–15 t
Arugula Sep–Nov 30–45 6.0–7.0 10–22 8–12 t

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