Ocimum (Tulsi)

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Babui Tulsi, Tulsa Botanical Name : Ocimum basilicum Uses : Cosmetics, toiletries, pharmaceuticals, perfumes and aromatherapy. CIMAP varieties :  Cim-Soumya, Vikar Sudha Climate : Subtropical-tropical, sensitive to frost. Soil : Well drained, levelled soil. Chemical Constituents: Methyl chavicol, linalool Propagation : Through seeds by raising nursery and later on transplanting into the field. 1 kg seed is required for 1 ha. Transplanting : Transplanting in done in the month of March and April at a spacing of 45X30 cm (Row X Plant). It is 85-90 days crop land can be planted in between two crops. Manures and Fertilizers : 10-15 ton of FYM or 5 ton vermicompost/ha at the time of field preparation. P and K @ 40:40: kg/ha, prior to transplanting and 80 kg/ha N in there splits after the establishment of the plants. Irrigation : First irrigation just after transplanting and remaining when required, generally grown as rainfed crop. Harvesting : The first harvest is taken 90-95 days after plant- ing and subsequently harvest can also between after 65-75 days interval. The crop planted in February-March and May-June, are ready for harvest in April-May and August-September, respectively. Yield : It is estimated that on an average 15-20 herbage/ha can be obtained on distillation 100 Kg oil/ha can be obtained. Economics : Expenditure = Rs. 15,000/ha. Total income = Rs.75,000/ha. Net Income  = Rs. 50,000/ha.