Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Is a versatile culinary herb you can't go wrong with. It smells beautiful, grows quickly, and loves regular trimming. You will love it on pizza, pasta, in salads, and in fresh pesto. And Oliver will make sure it's always fresh. No more wilted leaves!
Custom planting vs. prepared sets
Individual capsules are intended more for advanced growers who:
build their planting from scratch themselves
understand the differences in growth speed and plant size
want full control over the composition of their planting
If you want to be sure that the plants will grow evenly and the harvest will be continuous, we recommend choosing a prepared plant set with basil. Sets are designed so that the individual plants work as a whole – without having to figure out combinations, light, or growth pace.
You can find basil in these sets:
Why grow basil in Oliver
Harvest within two months
You can start cutting approximately 42–56 days from sowing.
Long-term yields
Basil is designed for repeated cutting within a single growing cycle.
Ideal for everyday cooking
A unique flavor suitable for salads, soups, main courses, but also for sweet dishes or lemonades.
Compact and low-maintenance
A small plant (size M) that takes up minimal space and works well next to larger herbs.
How basil behaves during growing
it belongs among medium-fast growing plants
it appreciates stronger light
with regular harvesting, the bushes become increasingly rich
the growing cycle is optimized for about 90 days
How to plant and what to combine with
Basil belongs to size M, making it one of the most versatile plants in Oliver.
What this means in practice:
you can plant it in any slot
it works as a smaller plant next to larger varieties
it can be planted next to M, L, and XL plants without problems
it does not take up much space, grows back quickly after cutting, and helps to efficiently utilize the entire growing space
Ideal neighbors for basil (when combining on your own)
If you decide on a custom combination, basil gets along well especially with these plants:
How it works
Scan the QR codes on the capsules and the OlĂ app will guide you through the correct placement in Oliver.
Oliver lights each plant individually according to its current growth needs.
You just refill the water. In a few weeks, you'll be picking fresh leaves straight onto your plate.
Basil
Package includes:
1 capsule with seeds in a growing substrate
2 wicks