Nine-story pagoda, also known as basil, is mostly propagated by direct seeding, which can be sown in spring or autumn. The specific time is from February to April, but the sowing time will be different in different regions. Planting time in the north: nine-story tower will be planted in March-April in the south and April-May in the north. Greenhouse planting time: Nine-story towers planted in greenhouses are mostly planted in autumn, and can be planted in first frost about one month ago.

Origin and planting month of nine-story tower

The nine-story pagoda, also known as basil, is mainly produced in Jiangsu, Hubei, Henan, Hunan, Sichuan, Anhui, Shandong, Yunnan and other provinces.

Sichuan nine-story tower

Sichuan is the main producing area of the nine-story pagoda, which is planted in March-April. The whole herb can be used as medicine, which has the functions of relieving pain, invigorating stomach, benefiting qi and replenishing essence.

Hubei nine-story tower

Hubei is also one of the producing areas of the nine-story pagoda, which can be planted in spring and harvested in August-September. Can be used for treating toothache, halitosis, flatulence, dyspepsia, etc.

Variety and planting month of nine-story tower

The nine-story tower is basil, and the common varieties are sweet basil, big leaf basil, spotted basil, holy basil, purple basil, clove basil, fennel basil and so on.

Sweet basil

Sweet basil can be planted in spring, and the flowering period is from May to September. The whole plant has fragrance and strong adaptability, but it is not frost-resistant.

basil leaves

Basil can also be planted in spring. This variety has large leaves, high yield and purple-white flowers, and can be used as medicine all over the grass.