Basil Seeds

Basil Seeds

Basil is a must-have herb for any gardener, especially when paired with homegrown tomatoes. It’s easy to grow in beds, pots, or containers, indoors or outdoors, so basil is easily one of the simplest ways to add flavour to your meals with homegrown produce.

Our selection of these fantastic herb seeds includes Basil Aroma and Basil Pesto which have just the right sweet and herbal flavour for traditional recipes that call for basil. Or, for something a little different, try Basil Thai with its mild, spicy aniseed taste, or Lemon Basil, which adds a fresh twist to seafood. Explore our full range of basil seeds below, and add this fantastic herb to your kitchen garden today.

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RHS Basil Aroma 2 F1RHS Basil Aroma 2 F1
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Basil Dolce Vita Herb SeedsBasil Dolce Vita Herb Seeds
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Basil Sweet SeedsBasil Sweet Seeds
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Basil Thai SeedsBasil Thai Seeds
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Basil Red Leaved SeedsBasil Red Leaved Seeds
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Basil Everleaf Thai Towers Herb Seeds
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Basil Lemon SeedsBasil Lemon Seeds
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Basil Piccolino SeedsBasil Piccolino Seeds
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David Domoney, Get Growing Basil - Sweet
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Basil Pesto Seeds
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When to Sow Basil Seeds

You can sow basil seeds indoors at any time of year, although they grow best in full sun. Basil likes heat, too, which is why it grows so well in the Mediterranean; temperatures indoors are enough to keep it in good health, but again, it prefers warmer summer temperatures – or the warmth of a heated propagator at any time of year. Sow outdoors in May or June so that it can germinate and grow in the warmer months, and bring it indoors before the weather cools down.

How to Grow Basil Seeds

To grow basil seeds, scatter them thinly on the surface of moist compost in seed trays, containers, and pots. Lightly cover them with a thin layer of compost and place the trays or pots in a warm, sunny spot like a windowsill, and keep the compost damp as the seeds germinate. Basil seedlings usually appear within 7-14 days.

Once the seedlings are large enough to handle, prick them out into individual pots to give them space to grow. Basil grows well in containers or directly in the ground in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Regularly pinch out the growing tips to encourage the plant bushy growth and discourage flowering. Water regularly, feed every few weeks with liquid fertiliser, and harvest as needed.

Buy Basil Seeds at Fothergill’s

Bring the fresh flavours of basil to your kitchen with Fothergill’s high-quality basil seeds. With our 100% satisfaction guarantee, you can grow with confidence and enjoy a productive herb garden all year round. Order your basil seeds today for fast UK delivery, starting from just £2.45 for seed-only orders!