Paudho ecosystem
Outdoor & terraceHoly Basil
Container growing guide
Holy Basil
Tulsi / Krishna Tulsi
Sacred medicinal herb. Makes excellent kadha; perennial on most terraces.
HerbeasyperennialWarm seasonWet seasonCool season
Planting calendar
Month-by-month sowing suitability (northern-hemisphere reference — the app shifts calendars for your latitude). Best months to sow: Mar–Oct.
PerennialHoly Basil is perennial — plant or establish once; ongoing care matters more than a single sowing month.
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Not recommendedPossibleGoodBest
| Month | Suitability |
|---|---|
| January | Good |
| February | Good |
| March | Best |
| April | Best |
| May | Best |
| June | Best |
| July | Best |
| August | Best |
| September | Best |
| October | Best |
| November | Good |
| December | Good |
Traits
- Beginner safe
- Monsoon friendly
- Year-round
- Low effort
- Terrace star