Tulsi plant will not dry up even in scorching heat, just follow these 5 easy methods:

News India Live, Digital Desk: in hinduism Tulsi The plant has both religious and medicinal importance. But as the temperature of summer rises, due to strong sunlight and hot winds (loo), basil leaves start drying and falling. Many people complain that their basil plant turns black or dries up in summer. If you are also troubled by this problem, then Gardening Tips Will breathe new life into your plant.

5 surefire ways to take care of basil in summer (Care Guide)

Protection from direct sunlight (Shade is Key): The strong afternoon sun scorches the delicate leaves of basil. Try to keep the plant in a place where it gets 3-4 hours of sunlight in the morning, but it remains in shade in the afternoon. You can also use ‘Green Net’ for this.

Right time and method of watering: In summer, basil needs water twice a day—in the morning before sunrise and in the evening after sunset. Be careful that water does not accumulate in the pot (waterlogging), otherwise the roots may rot. Spraying water on the leaves keeps the plant fresh.

Pruning: Coming to Tulsi Manjari (Seeds) It absorbs all the energy of the plant, due to which its growth stops. As soon as the manjari appears, immediately cut it and separate it. Due to this the plant remains bushy and green.

Soil Moisture (Mulching): To maintain the moisture of the pot soil, you can do ‘mulching’. Spread dry leaves or coconut fiber on top of the soil, so that the water will not dry up quickly and the roots will remain cool.

Use of natural manure: Do not add any chemical fertilizer to basil in summer. a little once a month vermicompost or cowdung manure Pouring is enough. If the plant is infested with insects, then Neem oil spray is the safest solution.

Religious and scientific significance

Tulsi is not only a storehouse of oxygen, but it also removes negative energy from the house. In Ayurveda it is considered a ‘stress reducing’ medicine. Taking proper care of it will not only enhance the beauty of your home but will also provide you with pure air.