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Ocimum basilicum
Basil
Tender aromatic leaves on soft stems. Cut above a leaf pair to encourage branching.
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All-purpose plant food
Optional extra
Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer for Home Gardening 250ml/1.45L
For edible crops, check label suitability and directions before feeding. Fertiliser does not guarantee flowering or harvest.
Plant characteristics & growing tips
Basil · Ocimum basilicum
Plant characteristics
- Light
- Full sun
- Habit
- Leafy culinary herb
- Character
- Tender aromatic leaves on soft stems
- Root medium
- Moist, well-drained growing mix
- Display
- Harvest small amounts as growth allows
- Supplied size
- 10–30 cm
Hong Kong growing tips
- Leaf harvest
- Cut above a leaf pair to encourage branching
- Flower buds
- Pinch buds if growing mainly for leaves
- Harvest
- Leave healthy leaves for regrowth
- Summer water
- Small herb pots need regular moisture checks
- Kitchen light
- Use the growing position, not room light, to judge
- Food use
- Confirm treatments and wash suitable leaves
References
Planting & styling guide
Settling in & repotting
- Choose a position with full sun, allowing room for the plant to grow.
- Use moist, well-drained growing mix. Keep the original planting depth and drainage clear.
- Cut above a leaf pair to encourage branching.
Care in Hong Kong
- Flower budsPinch buds if growing mainly for leaves
- HarvestLeave healthy leaves for regrowth
- Summer waterSmall herb pots need regular moisture checks
Plants to pair with it
Arrange in separate pots so light, water and space can be managed for each plant.
Rosemary
Fine aromatic foliage gives a lower sunny accent; its pot needs freer drainage and longer drying intervals.
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Thyme
Low aromatic foliage works at a sunny edge; keep its drier root mix in a separate container.
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Mint
A fresh leafy accent for a bright spot; contain spreading roots in a separate pot.
View product ↗Size guide
10–30 cm
Frequently asked questions
Basil
Can I strip every leaf for cooking?
Leave enough healthy foliage for recovery and take small repeated harvests from established plants.
Why are lower stems dark after heavy rain?
Check for saturated soil and soft damaged tissue. Improve drainage and avoid watering again while the root zone remains wet.
Can it live on a dark kitchen counter?
Culinary use does not make a herb shade-loving. Grow it where its light needs are met and bring cut leaves indoors.
Can newly bought leaves be used immediately?
Confirm identity and treatment history, follow any harvest interval and wash leaves before culinary use.
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Free-delivery thresholds depend on your area and order total: HK$500+ for Tung Chung / South Lantau, over HK$800 for Discovery Bay, and HK$1,000+ for other areas. Check the delivery fee at checkout.
Will you bring it inside?
With lift access, plants can be placed indoors. For walk-up buildings, standard delivery is to the building entrance. Stair carrying is extra and should be arranged in advance.
Can I collect it from the nursery?
Yes. Pickup is available at 20D Lo Wai Village, Pui O, Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Please make an appointment once your order is ready.