Holy Basil is often used to treat a wide range of ailments, from curing headaches to fighting cancer.The plant is easy to grow from seeds or by rooting in water and can be taken care of.You can either plant it outdoors or keep it indoors.
Step 1: Water the flower pot thoroughly and fill it with high quality soil.
You should leave an inch of space at the top of the pot.You don't want the soil to be soggy if you add enough water.If you plan to plant tulsi in an outdoor area, it's best to start growing it indoors.
Step 2: The seeds should be sown beneath the soil.
Simply sprinkle the seeds on top of the soil, then gently press them down into the surface using your fingers or a small tamper, because tulsi seeds are so small.
Step 3: Keep the soil moist.
The seeds will grow in a couple of weeks.If you want to lightly mist the soil, try using a spray bottle.If you are pouring water into the pot, make sure you don't disrupt the seeds.You will need to check the soil and add more water if you cover the top of the flower pot with plastic wrap.
Step 4: A warm, sunny window is where the tulsi should be placed.
Your plant needs at least 6 hours of sunlight a day and temperatures of 70 F.Set the pot in an area that gets a lot of sunlight.If the temperature falls overnight, be careful not to leave the plant near open windows or doors.
Step 5: There is a stem from a mature tulsi plant.
The stem needs to be removed below the leaves.Take the leaves from the bottom part of your cutting.You should leave about 2 inches of the stem completely bare.When cutting the stem, make sure to pick one that hasn't flowered yet.It will be more difficult for the plant to root if you cut from a flowering stem.To speed up the process, dip the cut end into a rooting hormone.It is possible to purchase rooting hormones at local nurseries or gardening stores.
Step 6: There is a glass container filled with water.
If you want to cover the bottom half of the stems, use a clear drinking glass or a mason jar.You can put more than one stem in the container, just make sure it's not crowded.The stems don't rot if the water is changed every day.
Step 7: Put your plant in a sunny spot.
The windowsill or table will allow the plant to get at least 6 hours of bright, indirect sunlight.
Step 8: When the roots begin to grow, transfer the cuttings to a pot of soil.
When the roots are 4–2 inch long, you will be able to transfer your cutting to the soil.It can take between 7 and 10 days to reach this point.Pull them apart to avoid breaking the delicate roots.If you want to plant outdoors, keep the tulsi in the potted soil for 2 weeks.
Step 9: When the top layer of soil becomes dry, water your tulsi.
If your plant needs to be watered, you should check it at least twice a week.Water the top of the soil if it's dry.Depending on the temperature and climate, the amount of water you need to give the plant will vary.
Step 10: You shouldfertilize your plant once a month.
If you want to maintain the nutrition in the soil, use a liquid or organic compost.Your plant will thrive if you apply once a month.
Step 11: The tops of the tulsi should be Prune weekly to encourage growth.
Pruning can begin once you have 3 leaves on a stem, one at the top and two on the sides.Just above the other 2 sets of leaves, cut off the top set.Pruning helps the tulsi grow faster.
Step 12: If your tulsi is too big to fit in its pot, you should transplant it.
When you notice the roots growing out of the drainage holes in the pot, it's time to transfer the plant to a larger pot.Depending on the size of pot you used to start, you may need to do this a couple of times.The tulsi plant can grow up to 3 feet (0.91 m) tall, so be sure to plan for this when transferring to a larger pot or outside.After you planted it, you can safely transfer tulsi outdoors.There is no risk of frost and the temperature will be at least 70 F.