Sweet Basil

Sweet Basil is a fragrant kitchen herb with soft green leaves, widely used in cooking across many cuisines, from pasta dishes to fresh salads. It comes in a 12cm pot, ready to use straight from your kitchen windowsill.

It needs at least 5 to 6 hours of sun a day, so a bright balcony or kitchen window that gets good light works well in a UAE home.

Water it every 2 to 3 days, keeping the soil moist but not soggy, and pick the leaves often, ideally from the top, which encourages the plant to grow bushier instead of tall and thin. Regular harvesting keeps a steady supply of fresh basil at home.

Plant Information

• Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
• Local Name: Basil
• Family: Lamiaceae
• Average Size: 30cm to 60cm (full grown)
• Native To: Tropical Asia, India
• Environment: Indoor or outdoor, full sun
• Climate: Tropical, warm temperate