Ram Tulsi Original Healthy Live Plant

Ram Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum / Ocimum tenuiflorum) is easy to grow and very beneficial 🌿

🌱 How to Plant Ram Tulsi

1. Choosing Seeds or Sapling

• You can grow Ram Tulsi from seeds or a young plant (sapling).
• Seeds are easily available in nurseries or online.

2. Soil Preparation

• Use well-drained soil.
• Ideal mix:
  Garden soil + compost/vermicompost + sand (2:1:1)
• Soil should be slightly acidic to neutral.

3. Pot or Ground

• Pot: At least 8–10 inches deep with drainage holes.
• Ground: Choose a spot with good sunlight.

4. Sowing Seeds

• Sprinkle seeds on the soil surface.
• Cover lightly with a thin layer of soil (don’t bury deep).
• Water gently using a spray.
• Seeds germinate in 7–14 days.

☀️ Care of Ram Tulsi Plant

Sunlight

• Needs 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Morning sunlight is best.

Watering

• Water once daily in summer, every 2–3 days in winter.
• Soil should be moist but not waterlogged.
• Overwatering can cause root rot.

Fertilizer

• Add organic compost once every 30–40 days.
• Avoid chemical fertilizers.

Pruning

• Pinch the top leaves regularly to encourage bushy growth.
• Remove flowers early if you want more leaves.

Temperature

• Grows best between 20°C – 35°C.
• Protect from frost and extreme cold.

🐛 Pest Control (Natural)

• Spray neem oil solution once every 10–15 days.
• Remove yellow or damaged leaves promptly.

🌿 Harvesting

• Start harvesting leaves after 40–50 days.
• Always pluck leaves from the top—never remove all at once.