The purple export is exporting best quality Basil seed to many countries around the globe. Basil is an aromatic, low growing herb the leaves of which have a bright green to purple ovate colour, and is grown in warm, tropical climate. It belongs to the botanical family of 'Ocimum Bailicum', more commonly known as mint. The basil leaves are known to have many medicinal and other healing properties and are strongly recommended by physicians practising Ayurveda. The basil plant grows anywhere between 30-130 cms., and has light green, silky leaves that are 3-11 cms long and 16 cm broad. The flowers of the basil plant are big, white in colour and have terminal spikes. The plant has a strong, sweet and pungent smell. Its growth is best during the summer season, since it is extremely sensitive to cold. Most of the variety of basils are annuals, i.e., they grow and die in the same year, while others are perennial, i.e, they grow for more than two years.