Tejpatta (Indian Bay Leaf) is a premium aromatic spice plant known for its fragrant leaves, rich flavor, and essential role in Indian cooking. The leaves have a natural warm, spicy aroma that enhances the taste of curries, biryanis, soups, dals, and masala blends. This variety is admired for its steady year-round leaf production, strong adaptability, and low maintenance. The plant grows steadily into a small tree but remains manageable, making it ideal for pots, terraces, balconies, and kitchen gardens. Healthy nursery plants ensure quick establishment, strong branching, and rich aromatic leaf production, suitable for beginners and experienced home gardeners. To keep it thriving: Maintain temperature between 18°C to 35°C. Provide 4-6 hours of direct or filtered sunlight daily. Water 1-2 times a week, keeping soil slightly moist but never waterlogged. Use well-drained loamy or garden soil enriched with compost or cow dung. Feed every 30-45 days with organic fertilizer to support leaf production. Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth. Apply neem oil monthly to protect from leaf pests.
