Pakistan Gardening Forum

I have lots of Indian Basil seeds. I want to know today's month of March, can basil be grown easily according to temperature in Lahore.
Best Regard
Asim

Yes, Basil(Niaz boo) can be sown now. Its a summer annual. Plant in full sun.

Dear Friend
Naiz boo is different plants. Basil means "Tulsi" by n ame in india. Now-a-days I try to grow basil seed at my home.
Thanks.
Asim

Aren't Basil,Niazbo & Tulsi names of the same plant ??

Asim Nawaz shb is right.

Tulsi is a different plant, which is considered sacred in Hindu culture = Ocimum sanctum

And our (Pakistani) basil is Ocimum basilicum = Niaz boo (or spelling variations thereof).

I guess they differ in aromatic strength.

Regards,

Farooq

M Farooq wrote:Asim Nawaz shb is right.

Tulsi is a different plant, which is considered sacred in Hindu culture = Ocimum sanctum

And our (Pakistani) basil is Ocimum basilicum = Niaz boo (or spelling variations thereof).

I guess they differ in aromatic strength.

Regards,

Farooq

Interesting facts. Thanks for sharing Sir.

Dear M. Farooq
You are right. Tulsi is different plant botanical name Ocimum sanctum. I want to know in spring season at Lahore, day temperature will be 29 and night temperature will be 11. Basil seeds germinate easily.
Best Regards
Asim

Farooq,I think you are not saying the same thing as Asim; please reconcile.

I purposefully mentioned Niaz Boo, as it is the commonly available Basil . Tulsi is a perennial plant. If you have the seeds, you can sow now, temperatures are favorable. however, seasoned gardeners as likes of khabbab recommend starting perennials in fall, as it gives them the time to establish well.

munir wrote:Farooq,I think you are not saying the same thing as Asim; please reconcile.

Munirs shb, I didn't get your point :-(

This is what Mr. Asim wrote "Dear M. Farooq You are right. Tulsi is different plant botanical name Ocimum sanctum."