Sweet Basil

Ocimum basilicum, Lamiaceae

Zones

10a–11b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

TomatoSolanum lycopersicum

Pest Deterrent

NasturtiumTropaeolum majus

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Lemon BalmMelissa officinalis

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

German ChamomileMatricaria chamomilla

Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

Italian CypressCupressus sempervirens

Wind Protection

Globe ArtichokeCynara scolymus

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

SpearmintMentha spicata

Pest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

PeppermintMentha x piperita

Mint spreads aggressively, smothering basil

MeadowsweetFilipendula ulmaria

Meadowsweet contains salicylates that may be inhibitory to basil and other tender herbs

Uses

Functions

Pest DeterrentFood

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Sweet Basil grow in?

Sweet Basil grows in USDA hardiness zones 10a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Sweet Basil?

Good companions for Sweet Basil include Tomato, Nasturtium, Lemon Balm, German Chamomile, Italian Cypress.

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