The most-grown plant in Indian homes. Sacred, aromatic and genuinely useful — leaves steep into a tea that eases a cough. Pinch the flower spikes off to keep it leafy.
Tulsi (Holy Basil)
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Medicinal
Easy
| Light | Full sun, 4–6 hrs |
|---|---|
| Water | Every 2 days |
| Soil | Well-drained loam |
| Season | Year round |
| Category | Medicinal |
| Difficulty | Easy |
