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Bay Leaf (Tejpatta)

Bay Leaf (Tejpatta)

Cinnamomum tamala

Easy difficultyPerennial
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Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
18" pot
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Start from
Plant a healthy nursery sapling; seeds have low viability

About Bay Leaf (Tejpatta)

An evergreen perennial spice tree native to India. Its aromatic leaves are a staple in Indian cooking. Thrives in containers, providing a continuous harvest of fresh culinary foliage.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
15–30°C
Heat stress above
38°C
Cold stress below
5°C
Humidity
Moderate (50–70%)
Rain sensitivity
Low

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–180
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 181–730
Stage 3
Harvest
Day 731–3650

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