Soilless Turmeric cultivation

Soilless Turmeric Cultivation

Turmeric is a crop known for its medicinal properties and culinary significance. It’s a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) and is scientifically known as Curcuma longa. There are multiple […]

patchouli essential oil extraction

Distillation of patchouli for essential oil – Patchouli essential oil extraction

Predistillation process of patchouli – How to handle patchouli for extracting oil Patchouli is mainly cultivated for its valuable essential oil. After cultivating patchouli for oil production the farmer-professional should […]

Patchouli cultivation guide

Patchouli cultivation guide – How to grow Patchouli Commercially for oil

How to grow Patchouli for Profit and Oil Production Interesting information about Patchouli – The uses and importance of Patchouli   Patchouli belongs to the Lamiaceae family. The plant is native mainly to […]

Distillation of Sweet Basil for Essential Oil

Essential oils of aromatic plants are mostly obtained by distillation of various plant parts such as leaves, flowers, roots, bark, etc. As these essential oils are lighter than water, they […]

Commercial Cultivation of Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) for oil production

Commercial Cultivation of Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) for oil production

A complete cultivation guide for sweet basil Basil belongs to the Ocimum genus of the Lamiaceae family. There are several types of basil depending on aroma/chemical features. The three types of sweet basil (Ocimum […]

Basil in pots - Basil in the garden – Everything you need to know

Basil in pots – Basil in the garden – Everything you need to know

Basil Facts, Uses, and History The aromatic plant of India that we use in our kitchen Basil, also called great basil, belongs to the Lamiaceae family and its scientific name […]

Growing Oregano in my Backyard

Growing Oregano in my Backyard

Interesting facts about Oregano The scientific name of oregano is Origanum vulgare. However, the word oregano usually encloses dozens of different species of the genus Origanum. The word Origanum comes […]

Growing Spearmint in my Backyard

Growing Spearmint in my Backyard

Mint or spearmint (Mentha spicata) is a perennial aromatic plant classified in the Lamiaceae family (the same as basil, rosemary, lavender, and others). Plant leaves have a rich aroma and […]

How to Grow Common Sage for Profit – Commercial Common Sage Production

How to Grow Common Sage for Profit – Commercial Common Sage Production

Growing Sage for Profit – Summary Growing Sage for profit has raised much attention during the last two decades. The crop lasts from 6 to 10 years or even more […]

How to Grow Common Sage – For Beginners

How to Grow Common Sage – For Beginners

Beginners and amateurs gardeners can easily grow Common Sage or Garden Sage in their backyard. Sage prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It cannot thrive in shade. Some species are […]