Holy basil is a member of the basil family. The leaves look like most other basils. The plant grows in “white” and “red” varieties, but the color name refers to the stems of the plants; the leaves are green on both varieties. The full grown height is about 18 inches tall, but the size of the container you grow them in can control how large they get.

I grow my holy basil in a small 6 inch pot in my living room. They require full to partial sun, and the windows in my living room are sunny enough to provide its needs.

To grow holy basil in a container, all you need is a container, potting mix, and organic fertilizer. And, of course, the requisite water and sunlight. Plant the holy basil in a container the same way you would in the ground: root ball below the surface, soil packed loosely around the roots. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Light needs, as I said, are full to filtered light. If you have a room that is brightly sunlight during the day, with no need for lamps or overhead lighting, you can grow your holy basil in or near a window in this room.

Did you know?

Holy basil is considered a holy plant in India. In Indian Ayurvedic medicine, it is considered the most sacred of all herbal medicinal plants.

Originally posted 2009-10-20 13:33:22. Republished by Blog Post Promoter