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Basil

Sown Feb–Mar, Jun · 60–80 days to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for basil.

Its window is Feb–Mar, Jun. That opens in February, 5 months from now.

What can go in this month, from the same herb group — soonest to crop first

Chervil 40–60 days Chives 70–90 days Parsley 70–90 days Savory 80–100 days Lovage 120–150 days Angelica 2 years
At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Kharif · Zaid
Sowing Feb–Mar, Jun
Duration 60–80
Spacing 45 × 30 cm
Soil pH 5.5–7.0
Water 400–600 mm
Temperature 18–30 °C
Seed rate 2–3 kg
Yield 15–25 t
Watch for Downy mildew, aphid

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

From the archive

Growing Basil

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