Sweet Basil
Sweet Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Souq Garden

Sweet Basil

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Sweet Basil

Sweet Basil

Regular price AED 15.00
Sale price AED 15.00 Regular price AED 20.00
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incl. VAT
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🪴 Plant Care Guide

🌿Plant Care Guide
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Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
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Common Name: Sweet Basil
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Temperature: 25-35 °C
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Height: 40-50%
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Watering: Water everyday & keep moist
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Nutrition: Apply manure for first 15 days and npk for next 15 days
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Light: Full sun (likes some shade in very hot climates)
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Potting Mix: Potting soil/red soil/manure/perlite
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Humidity: 40-50%
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Pruning: Remove dead & diseased leaves with sterile shears
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Pests: Japanese beetles, slugs and aphids

Sweet Basil is an aromatic culinary herb that brings fresh flavour and fragrance to your UAE kitchen garden, balcony, or windowsill containers. Compact and useful, it is perfect for snipping fresh leaves whenever you cook. Discover more in our outdoor plants collection, or browse the full outdoor plants range.

Why Sweet Basil Thrives in Dubai & the UAE

Sweet Basil enjoys plenty of sunlight and free-draining soil, growing happily in the UAE with regular watering and good airflow. Give it light afternoon shade in peak summer and harvest regularly to encourage bushy, productive growth and the best flavour. For general botanical guidance on Sweet Basil, see the Plants of the World Online (Kew) database.

Key Benefits

  • Fresh, aromatic leaves for everyday cooking
  • Compact and ideal for pots, balconies, and windowsills
  • Loves sunlight and grows well in UAE conditions
  • Regular harvesting encourages bushy growth
  • Easy and rewarding for beginner gardeners

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sweet Basil suitable for first-time gardeners in the UAE?
Yes. With a basic care routine, the right pot from our pots range, and seasonal feeding, beginners succeed easily.

How does Sweet Basil cope with UAE summer heat?
Provide light afternoon shade where needed, mulch the root zone, and water early morning and late evening.

How often should I fertilise Sweet Basil in UAE conditions?
Feed every three to four weeks during the cooler growing months using a balanced fertiliser from our plant food collection.

What is the best soil mix for Sweet Basil?
A free-draining blend of quality potting soil, compost, and perlite works best. Use a suitable mix from our potting soil range.

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