Herbs · 7 varieties
Basil
The summer essential — Genovese for pesto, Thai Magic for stir-fries, Spicy Globe for tidy pots.
- Light
- Full sun
- Height
- 8–24″ varies by variety
- Spread
- 10–16″
- Deer
- Deer may browse it
- Containers
- Good in pots
Height varies a lot between varieties here — anywhere from 8″ to 24″. Check the tag, or ask us which one suits the spot you have in mind.
Mounds and fills — the filler that knits a planting together.
The 7 Basil varieties we grow
Every variety we grow. Photos are going up through the season. Tap the on any variety to save it to your list. Availability changes daily — call (763) 742-8774 for what’s on the bench today.
Plant it with
Basil pairs well with these, and we grow them all:
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Grown chemical-free in our own seven greenhouses in East Bethel — not trucked in. Come see it in person, or use the plant picker to find what suits your spot.