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Jasmine

Malle / Chameli

Fragrant night-blooming climber. Picked buds are used for garlands and tea.

HerbeasyperennialWarm seasonWet seasonCool season
Curated guide
78terrace fit
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Planting calendar

Month-by-month sowing suitability (northern-hemisphere reference — the app shifts calendars for your latitude). Best months to sow: Mar–Oct.

PerennialJasmine is perennial — plant or establish once; ongoing care matters more than a single sowing month.
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Not recommendedPossibleGoodBest
Jasmine monthly sowing suitability
MonthSuitability
JanuaryGood
FebruaryGood
MarchBest
AprilBest
MayBest
JuneBest
JulyBest
AugustBest
SeptemberBest
OctoberBest
NovemberGood
DecemberGood
Growing requirements
Sun
5–7 hours direct light
Water
High
Shade tolerance
Medium
Container
25L (15 inch grow bag)
Soil depth
20 cm
Support
Needs trellis
First harvest
180 days from sowing
Lifecycle
1825 days
Timeline

Germination: about 21 days.

Flowering begins: around day 35.

First harvest: around day 180.

Harvest window: roughly 200 days.

Terrace notes for Jasmine

Train on a balcony grill. Evening fragrance makes it worth the space.

Care tips

  • Water when the top inch of soil dries.
  • Harvest regularly to encourage new growth.
Common pests
  • Aphids
  • Whitefly
Common diseases
  • Leaf spot
  • Powdery mildew

Traits

  • Beginner safe
  • Needs trellis
  • Monsoon friendly
  • Year-round
  • Thirsty

Questions about growing Jasmine

Can I grow Jasmine or Malle / Chameli in a balcony or terrace?

Yes, Jasmine can be grown in a balcony or terrace if you can provide 5-7 hours of direct light and a container around 25L.

Which month is best to sow Jasmine?

The best sowing months for Jasmine are Mar–Oct. Check the monthly calendar on this page before sowing outside that window.

What size pot or grow bag does Jasmine need?

Jasmine works best in a container around 25L with at least 20 cm of soil depth and reliable drainage.

How many days does Jasmine take to harvest?

Jasmine usually reaches first harvest in about 180 days from sowing, with a harvest window of roughly 200 days.

What are common pests and diseases for Jasmine?

Watch for Aphids, Whitefly and Leaf spot, Powdery mildew. Start checks early and improve airflow if leaves stay wet.

Plan Jasmine on your terrace

Track Jasmine in Grow for location-aware sowing windows, care tasks and inventory tracking.

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