Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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Herb Basil Green
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Quantity
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300 Seeds |
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Germination Percentage
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85-90
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What Are Herb Basil Green Seeds? — Crop Overview
Herb Basil Green (తులసి / బాసిల్ ఆకులు | तुलसी / बेसिल | துளசி / பேசில்) is a warm-season herb crop grown across India for its aromatic leaves used in cooking, herbal remedies, and religious practices. This versatile plant is widely cultivated for both kitchen use and small-scale commercial herb farming. Perfectly adapted to South Indian soils, it thrives in warm climates and grows easily in pots and fields. Seedvanam.
Why Grow Desi Herb Basil Green — Farmer & Gardener Benefits
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Benefit
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Detail
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Non-Hybrid
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Save seeds season after season — zero re-purchase cost
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Yield
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0.3–0.6 kg per plant / 30–50 quintals per acre (leaf harvest)
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Drought Tolerance
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Medium — suitable for warm regions in AP/Telangana
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Nutrition
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Rich in antioxidants, vitamins A, C, and essential oils
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Income
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Dual-use: fresh leaves for kitchen + dried leaves for herbal sale
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Soil Health
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Deep-rooting — improves soil aeration
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Nutritional Value of Herb Basil Green
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Nutrient
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Per 100g (approx.)
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Protein
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3.2 g
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Dietary Fiber
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1.6 g
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Iron
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3.2 mg
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Vitamin C
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18 mg
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Calories
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23 kcal
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How to Grow Herb Basil Green Seeds — Farm & Home Garden Guide
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Stage
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Detail
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Land Prep
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Well-drained loamy soil, pH 6–7.5, enriched with compost
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Sowing Method
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Direct sow / seedling tray / container
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Seed Rate
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1–1.5 kg per acre / 1–2 g per pot
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Spacing
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30 × 30 cm
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Irrigation
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Moderate — avoid waterlogging
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Fertiliser
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Organic compost preferred — supports natural farming
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Pest Watch
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Aphids, whiteflies — neem oil spray
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Harvest
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40–60 days — harvest tender leaves regularly
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Sowing Calendar for Herb Basil Green — India-Wide
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Season
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Region
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Sowing Months
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Harvest Months
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Kharif
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Telangana, AP, Karnataka
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June–August
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July–October
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Rabi
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Tamil Nadu, Kerala coasts
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October–November
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November–February
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Summer
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All South India
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February–March
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March–June
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Year-round
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Terrace / Container
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Any warm month
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40–60 days after sow
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Herb Basil Green — Crop Quick Facts
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Parameter
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Detail
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Botanical Name
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Ocimum basilicum
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Telugu Name
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తులసి / బాసిల్
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Hindi Name
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तुलसी / बेसिल
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Tamil Name
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துளசி / பேசில்
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Crop Type
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Herb / Leafy Vegetable
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Sowing Season
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Kharif, Rabi, Summer
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Germination
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5–10 days
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Days to Harvest
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40–60 days
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Drought Tolerance
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Medium
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Farm Scale
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Kitchen garden to commercial herb farm
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Seed Type
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Desi, Non-Hybrid, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Common Names of Herb Basil Green Seeds Across India
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State/Region
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Common Name
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Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
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తులసి / బాసిల్ (Tulasi / Basil)
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Tamil Nadu
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துளசி / பேசில் (Tulasi / Basil)
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Karnataka
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ತುಳಸಿ (Tulasi)
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Maharashtra
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तुळस / बेसिल (Tulas / Basil)
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Gujarat
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તુલસી (Tulsi)
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North India
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तुलसी / बेसिल (Tulsi / Basil)
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West Bengal
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তুলসী (Tulsi)
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Odisha
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ତୁଳସୀ (Tulasi)
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Kerala
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തുളസി (Tulasi)
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Why Buy Herb Basil Green Seeds from SeedVanam?
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Desi & seed-saving — one purchase, multiple seasons
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Tested for Indian conditions — not imported or lab-modified
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Hyderabad-based, ships pan-India — farmer-friendly bulk options available
Frequently Asked Questions — Herb Basil Green Seeds
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Question
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Answer
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What is Basil in Telugu?
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తులసి (Tulasi)
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Desi or hybrid?
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100% desi, open-pollinated — save seeds each season
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Best season in Telangana?
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June–August (Kharif) and February–March (Summer)
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Suitable for small farms?
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Yes — works from terrace pots to 1-acre plots
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Germination rate?
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85%+ under proper Indian growing conditions
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