Enjoy fresh basil straight from your own garden with our Basil Herb Plants (Ocimum basilicum). Fragrant, easy to grow and incredibly useful in the kitchen, basil is perfect for patio pots, herb gardens, greenhouses and sunny windowsills.
Choose from Sweet Basil or Greek Basil. Sweet Basil produces wonderfully aromatic leaves that are ideal for pesto, pasta, salads and homemade pizzas, while Greek Basil has a compact growing habit with smaller, intensely flavoured leaves.
Ocimum basilicum loves warmth, so place your plant in a sunny, sheltered position and keep the compost regularly watered without becoming waterlogged. Pick the leaves often and pinch out growing tips to encourage fresh, bushy growth.
A must-have for keen cooks, Basil Plants are an easy way to enjoy freshly picked herbs throughout the warmer months.
Plant genus Ocimum
Common Name Basil
Plant type Herbs, Vegetable Plants
Foliage type Annual
Hardiness Tender
Soil acidity Neutral
Planting aspect South Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun
Flower colour White
Leaf colour Green
Growth Rate Moderate
Edible Use Yes
Planting Companion Tomatoes, Peppers, Marigold
Light Required Full Sun
Watering Keep the soil consistently moist while the crop is establishing and growing, especially during flowering, fruiting or rapid leafy growth. Water deeply at the base rather than little and often, allowing excess water to drain away. Plants in containers, grow bags or greenhouses may need daily checks during warm weather.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in sun or partial shade in multi-purpose compost, enriched with organic matter where appropriate. Choose an open position with good airflow and enough space for the crop to mature without excessive competition. Protect tender crops from late frost and cold winds, and use greenhouse or sheltered growing conditions where the variety requires extra warmth.
Christmas Tree Delivery
FREE on all Pot Grown Trees (2.5ft & over)
*Mainland UK only
*Northern Ireland delivery unavailable
Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Evri
£4.99 on orders under £40
FREE on orders over £40
*Mainland UK only
Next Working Day Delivery - Evri
£6.99 on orders under £70
FREE on orders over £70
Order by 1pm Mon-Fri
Premium Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Royal Mail
For customers who prefer an alternative carrier, Royal Mail is offered as a premium alternative to our standard Evri service.
£7.99 on all orders
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£8.99 on all orders
*Mainland UK only
Northern Ireland & Islands Delivery (2-5 working days)
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Basil Herb Plant
Ocimum basilicum
£9.99
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Enjoy fresh basil straight from your own garden with our Basil Herb Plants (Ocimum basilicum). Fragrant, easy to grow and incredibly useful in the kitchen, basil is perfect for patio pots, herb gardens, greenhouses and sunny windowsills.
Choose from Sweet Basil or Greek Basil. Sweet Basil produces wonderfully aromatic leaves that are ideal for pesto, pasta, salads and homemade pizzas, while Greek Basil has a compact growing habit with smaller, intensely flavoured leaves.
Ocimum basilicum loves warmth, so place your plant in a sunny, sheltered position and keep the compost regularly watered without becoming waterlogged. Pick the leaves often and pinch out growing tips to encourage fresh, bushy growth.
A must-have for keen cooks, Basil Plants are an easy way to enjoy freshly picked herbs throughout the warmer months.
Plant genus Ocimum
Common Name Basil
Plant type Herbs, Vegetable Plants
Foliage type Annual
Hardiness Tender
Soil acidity Neutral
Planting aspect South Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun
Flower colour White
Leaf colour Green
Growth Rate Moderate
Edible Use Yes
Planting Companion Tomatoes, Peppers, Marigold
Light Required Full Sun
Watering Keep the soil consistently moist while the crop is establishing and growing, especially during flowering, fruiting or rapid leafy growth. Water deeply at the base rather than little and often, allowing excess water to drain away. Plants in containers, grow bags or greenhouses may need daily checks during warm weather.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in sun or partial shade in multi-purpose compost, enriched with organic matter where appropriate. Choose an open position with good airflow and enough space for the crop to mature without excessive competition. Protect tender crops from late frost and cold winds, and use greenhouse or sheltered growing conditions where the variety requires extra warmth.
Christmas Tree Delivery
FREE on all Pot Grown Trees (2.5ft & over)
*Mainland UK only
*Northern Ireland delivery unavailable
Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Evri
£4.99 on orders under £40
FREE on orders over £40
*Mainland UK only
Next Working Day Delivery - Evri
£6.99 on orders under £70
FREE on orders over £70
Order by 1pm Mon-Fri
Premium Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Royal Mail
For customers who prefer an alternative carrier, Royal Mail is offered as a premium alternative to our standard Evri service.
£7.99 on all orders
Premium Next Working Day Delivery - Royal Mail
£8.99 on all orders
*Mainland UK only
Northern Ireland & Islands Delivery (2-5 working days)
£6.99 on all orders
Top tip
Key Features
Season of Interest