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Back to buying optionsFresh Basil Live Plant, Culinary Herb Starter Plant, Edible Basil for Kitchen Herb Garden, Container Garden Plant, Free Shipping
Grow fresh, aromatic basil at home with this live culinary Basil starter plant. Known for its fragrant green leaves and classic flavor, basil is a favorite kitchen herb for homemade pesto, pasta, salads, sauces, pizza, and a wide variety of fresh recipes.
This young, rooted herb plant is ideal for kitchen herb gardens, sunny patios, raised beds, vegetable gardens, and containers. Regular harvesting can encourage fuller, bushier growth throughout the warm growing season. You will receive a healthy live Basil starter plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos. Free shipping is included with this listing.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Basil starter plant
✔️ Healthy, rooted culinary herb
✔️ Fresh aromatic foliage
✔️ Excellent for containers and kitchen herb gardens
✔️ Free shipping with secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Basil
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
Plant Type: Culinary annual herb; tender perennial in frost-free tropical conditions
Growth Stage: Young starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun; approximately 6+ hours of light preferred
Soil: Fertile, loose, well-draining soil
Watering: Regular; keep evenly moist without waterlogging
Mature Height: Approximately 12–24 inches, depending on variety and conditions
Foliage Color: Green
Flavor & Aroma: Fresh, aromatic, and herbaceous
Harvest: Pick leaves as needed once the plant is established
Growth Habit: Upright, branching, and bushy with regular pinching
Growth Rate: Fast under warm, favorable conditions
Pollinator Friendly: Flowers can attract bees and other pollinators
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Place your Basil in a warm, sunny location and harvest by pinching stems just above a pair of leaves to encourage branching and fuller growth. Avoid constantly saturated soil and protect the plant from frost and cold temperatures. If your priority is leaf production, pinching off developing flower spikes can help keep the plant focused on producing fresh foliage.
