Growing indian holy basil

[Superkeengarden]

Hello All
I'm a beginner of gardening. I have few plants in a pot.
I'm growing Indian holy basil in a pot since April. Icouple of plants growing OKish. Some of the plants are not thriving. As of now I keep it in indoor near by bright sunny window.. Does it need a grow light for winter.
Sorry if it's a silly question.

Thanks
Urmi

[Scarlet]

Hello and welcome SKG where are you based? This info will help with your question.
Ive never grown indian Holy basil but most plant will slow down, go dormant, look tatty, or die back during the winter.
Have you got any photos? Are you just trying to get it through the winter. Or do you expect to harvest from it?

#dont be afraid to ask questions! Nothing is silly

[Superkeengarden]

Thanks for quick reply scarlet.
I'm in Birmingham. I will post a photo tomorrow. Yes I want to harvest little bit and keep the plants as long as possible and save some seeds.

[lottie dolly]

Just had a google,treat it in England as a 1/2 hardy annual,also known as Tulsi.

[Scarlet]

Itmay be best to try to save seeds from it then if it's flowering?

[Superkeengarden]

I saved some seeds. Thanks

[Alison]

I've always sown in April and treated as an annual

[Scarlet]

I grow several types of basil and treat them as annuals but Ive never even heard of Indian holy basil.

[Superkeengarden]

Sorry for the picture. It's very clear.

[veggiechicken]

Hello Urmi and welcome to the Forum.
Your plant looks OK to me. Maybe pinch out the growing tips for use and to keep the plant bushy. Its a short-lived perennial according to
Ocimum tenuiflorum (holy basil) | Plants & Fungi At Kew

[Superkeengarden]

Hello Urmi and welcome to the Forum.
Your plant looks OK to me. Maybe pinch out the growing tips for use and to keep the plant bushy. Its a short-lived perennial according to
Ocimum tenuiflorum (holy basil) | Plants & Fungi At Kew

Thanks VC for finding the link. I spray lukewarm water . After that it's looks like better. Saved loads of seeds.