In which Season, Sowing and Planting is done for Growing Holy Basil?

Usually, in commercial cultivation of holy basil, the nursery raising is carried out in the 3rd week of February and transplanting is done in the middle of April month.

Basil seeds should be sown in the nursery beds and the nursery ought to be located with irrigation facilities in shade conditions. Soil is worked to a depth of 30 cm. Well decomposed farm yard manure (two kg/sq. meter) should be applied to the soil before making seedbeds.