Ocimum basilicum — the classic sweet basil celebrated for its rich, aromatic flavour and remarkable versatility. Ideal for pesto, pasta, fresh salads and tomato-based dishes, it brings bright, herbaceous depth to everyday cooking. Thrives in a warm, full-sun location with regular watering and fertile, well-draining soil. Makes a perfect companion for tomatoes in the garden, repelling pests and enhancing neighbouring plants. This classic sweet basil, prized for its pleasant, slightly sweet taste, is the most widely grown basil worldwide and traces its origins back to India.
Key uses: Pesto, pasta, salads, tomato dishes.
Growing conditions: Warm full sun site, regular watering, fertile soil.
Companion notes: Perfect companion for tomatoes.
Ocimum basilicum — the classic sweet basil celebrated for its rich, aromatic flavour and remarkable versatility. Ideal for pesto, pasta, fresh salads and tomato-based dishes, it brings bright, herbaceous depth to everyday cooking. Thrives in a warm, full-sun location with regular watering and fertile, well-draining soil. Makes a perfect companion for tomatoes in the garden, repelling pests and enhancing neighbouring plants. This classic sweet basil, prized for its pleasant, slightly sweet taste, is the most widely grown basil worldwide and traces its origins back to India.
Key uses: Pesto, pasta, salads, tomato dishes.
Growing conditions: Warm full sun site, regular watering, fertile soil.
Companion notes: Perfect companion for tomatoes.
