Basil: How to Grow Sweet Basil in Pots and Garden
Ocimum basilicum
Growing sweet basil: annual herb with fragrant leaves, the base of pesto. Full sun, rich soil, perfect in pots, balconies and summer vegetable gardens.
Characteristics
Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an annual herb with tender highly fragrant leaves, the key ingredient of pesto and Mediterranean cooking. Grow it in full sun on rich, well-drained soil — perfect in pots, balconies and summer vegetable gardens. It grows fast from May to September.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: ricco drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
