Basil
Ocimum basilicum
- Layer 4 · Herbaceous
- Edible companion
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Native to warm regions of Asia and Africa, basil is an annual herb that is very sensitive to cold. It is an excellent companion plant in the herbaceous layer, repelling insects and attracting pollinators.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
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Needs
- Water: Medium
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Annual herb up to 0.6 m
- Mature diameter: 0.4 m
- Soils: Loam, Sandy
- Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean, Atlantic coast
Calendar
- January
- February
- March
- April — Planting
- May — Planting
- June — Harvest
- July — Harvest
- August — Harvest
- September — Harvest
- October
- November
- December
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: The leaves are widely used in cooking and in infusions for digestion.
Where to buy
Related plants
Other species in the same layer or with the same function.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
See which trees the basil grows well with
We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.
No account needed.
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