Basil

September tip: It’s harvest time. Pick sprigs of leaves for use in cooking. The more you pick, the more grows back. Check out our herb guide for more

Latin name: Ocimum basilicum
Type: Tender annual herb
Final height: 0.3m
Final width: 0.3m
Situation: Full sun
Flowering months: Summer (pink / white)
Can it be multiplied: By seed (spring/summer)
Edible: Yes
Toxic: None reported
Bee friendly: No
Plant care tip: Pinch out flowerheads as they appear and cut back after flowering