Sandy and sandy loam soils are suitable for the cultivation of this crop. 

The marshy land and the fields, which remain under water stagnation, should not be selected for the cultivation of the crop. Since light soils are suitable for this crop, 2-3 ploughing by cultivator is optimum.

Planking and removal of weeds and residues of the crop are essential for better germination and proper growth of the plant.

The seeds are sown in the nursery beads in March-April. Nursery should be prepared under shade and moisture should be maintained. Within 8-10 days the seeds sprouts. After two months in the rainy season the plants are subjected to transplant in the main field.5 kg seeds are required for raising the nursery in one hectare plantation.

Henna should be transplanted after the first mansoon rain. The optimum moisture in the soil at the time of transplanting is essential for proper established of the plant. The transplanting can be done at 30 cm * 30 cm spacing.

After the rainy season weed grows in the field. The field should be kept free from weeds for that 2-3 weeding is required in a year.

The plant is deep rooted and also non-irrigated. Therefore no manure is required.

Leaves are the main economical part of the plant. After the rainy season when the flowers are seen in the plant than it should be harvested. The plant is harvested once in a year after rainy season.

After cutting, the small heaps are made and kept in sunlight for 1-2 days to reduce the moisture content of plant. Thereafter, a big heap is made from the small heap and wait for proper drying.

After Drying, the leaves are separated from the twig by soft beating. Small pieces of twigs still remain with leaves, which are separated in the winoyer. Finally, the material is packed in gunny bags or packed in jute-bags under pressure for long distance transport.