Sowing months
Jun–Jul
Sunlight
Full sun
Water
Weekly
Mature size
1–1.5 m
First harvest
Leaves from month three
Family
Lamiaceae
Where it grows
ground, terrace
Good for
biodiversity, healing
Sow in
monsoon
Care
Take cuttings in August; they root in a fortnight.
Camphor basil — a big grey-green bush that fills a terrace with scent.
Growing it
Take cuttings in August; they root in a fortnight.
What it is for
Camphor-scented leaves for balms; heavy bee traffic.