Sowing months
Jun–Jul
Sunlight
Part sun
Water
Twice a week
Mature size
40–90 cm
First harvest
Leaves at 90 days
Family
Acanthaceae
Where it grows
balcony, ground
Good for
healing
Sow in
monsoon
Care
Sow thickly and thin; germination is uneven.
The bitter herb of the monsoon — quick from seed and a reliable pot plant.
Growing it
Sow thickly and thin; germination is uneven.
What it is for
Traditional bitters; strong seasonal interest for small insects.