How to Grow Basil

Premeditated Leftovers

Let’s get started!

Basil is one of the most popular herbs to grow as it can be easily started, harvested, and enjoyed! Popular in many Italian based dishes and recipes, basil adds a savory flavor to your dishes that can’t be beat. Learn more

How to Grow Basil

[{"selector":"#anim-0265b499-69be-4922-a6a5-a3a1c007c455","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e347470b-19b1-41dc-b21b-f7d433145cf4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-225b3106-0ee6-4342-871c-d39062a92584","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -727.92426%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Learn More Arrow Learn more

How to plant basil seedlings:

Like many herbs, basil is best when planted from seedlings instead of seeds. You can find basil seedlings at most gardening centers for just a few dollars each, making them a great value that really gives you bang for your buck. Learn more

Basil couldn’t be anymore perfect for planting in pots. Use the same soil and light guidelines above when planting your seedlings.

[{"selector":"#anim-042e047e-8e81-4c77-a1d0-3a6724f48efc","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5d297e35-d2f1-4518-9f14-44f87a901858","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bcdea787-6a20-4f56-a7d1-9773b6fc73e4","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -337.97864%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-09316f94-30ca-4c9a-847e-cc6b37adaea9","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c92757d5-892e-4107-80c3-8d49c82f47d4","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -460.92399%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] View More Arrow Learn more

How to care for basil seedlings:

[{"selector":"#anim-c02dcef0-0345-4bba-846a-3a0a9f585400","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9d6dec69-f05c-4412-b722-c3691471086a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2fbbb48e-ce4c-4c45-b330-33cb13f1a382","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -456.558%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6634585f-8f54-47ec-a2fc-05564d7e0d32","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bf49b5ea-6235-439a-9faa-59c1643db2da","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -597.69109%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Basil plants are quite hardy, and you will find they need little care. No fertilizer is needed as long as you harvest from your basil plant often. View More Arrow Learn more

Basil leaves are ready to harvest as soon as they are about teaspoon size. You can pick the leaves off one by one for harvesting or remove a whole stem at a time.

[{"selector":"#anim-4df00e45-029c-42ed-9824-cc28ea26746c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-316393b1-edc4-4c73-89ba-5ca459976536","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-73bd809e-6d00-4293-87ae-84f97b29d68a","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -286.82399%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-18b7a27f-aa97-4bc2-a512-1d830ecf2a27","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e632cb8e-f334-41d5-b479-a1474b592459","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -460.92399%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] View More Arrow Learn more

Swipe up for the rest of the recipe

[{"selector":"#anim-fe981a82-b134-48cf-aead-8669aec92a00","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":250,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Learn more

More Recipes

Palm Leaf 01. How to Start Your First Garden Chai Spiced Zucchini Muffins 02.

How to Grow Basil

Let’s get started!

How to Grow Basil

How to plant basil seedlings:

Basil couldn’t be anymore perfect for planting in pots. Use the same soil and light guidelines above when planting your seedlings.

How to plant basil in pots:

How to care for basil seedlings:

Basil leaves are ready to harvest as soon as they are about teaspoon size. You can pick the leaves off one by one for harvesting or remove a whole stem at a time.

How to harvest basil:

Swipe up for the rest of the recipe

How to Grow Basil

More Recipes