Herb

Basil

Fragrant culinary herb, pinch flowers to keep leaves coming.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Regular

Soil

Light, moist

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Leaves

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Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Thompson & Morgan offers sweet basil and Greek varieties well-suited to London's short growing season.

Crocus

Crocus supplies quality containers for growing basil on London balconies or windowsills with good drainage.

Suttons

Suttons stocks Genovese and compact basil seeds that germinate reliably in UK's cooler spring temperatures.