Do You Know? Tulsi growth slows down during the winter months as it enters a dormant period.
People often make some common mistakes during the winter that negatively affect the growth of their Tulsi plant.
Mistake 1: Wrong Season Tulsi is a summer plant. Growing or planting new Tulsi plant in winter leads to slow growth or dying. .
Mistake 2: Not Pruning Not removing the Tulsi flowers (manjaris) which can stop new growth. Pinching top leaves = new growth
Mistake 3: Low Sunlight Keeping Tulsi plant in low sunlight causes slow growth. More Sunlight = more growth.
Mistake 4: Wrong watering Daily watering or less watering both harms Tulsi plant. Water only when soil is dry.
Mistake 5: No Tilling No tilling the soil makes it hard & compact. This stunt the growth of Tulsi plant. Loosen the soil regularly.
Mistake 6: Wrong Pot Size Fancy small ceramic pots restrict growth of Tulsi plant. Best pot = 10–12-inch clay pot.
Mistake 7: No Winter Protection Keeping Tulsi plant in open area during winter. Keep in a shade or away from dew & cold wind.
Avoid these mistakes and with proper care, your Tulsi will stay bushy and healthy!