Herb · Kharif

Thai Basil

Sown Jun–Jul · 60–80 days to harvest · 5 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for thai basil.

Its window is Jun–Jul. That opens in June, 9 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

Sowing Jun–Jul

Duration 60–80

Spacing 45 × 30 cm

Soil pH 5.5–7.0

Water 450–650 mm

Temperature 20–32 °C

Seed rate 2–3 kg

Yield 15–22 t

Watch for Downy mildew, whitefly

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 Thai Basil

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