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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

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