Sweet Basil Cutting (Ocimum basilicum) - Live Herb Plant Starter
Sweet Basil Cutting (Ocimum basilicum) - Live Herb Plant Starter
Sweet Basil Cutting (Ocimum basilicum)
Grow one of the world's most beloved culinary herbs with Sweet Basil. Known for its rich aroma, tender leaves, and incredible versatility in the kitchen, Sweet Basil is a staple of herb gardens, container gardens, homesteads, and culinary collections.
From fresh pesto and pasta dishes to salads, sauces, and herbal preparations, Sweet Basil is one of the most rewarding herbs to grow. Its fragrant foliage and productive growth habit make it an excellent choice for gardeners of all experience levels.
Sweet Basil also attracts pollinators when allowed to flower, making it a valuable addition to vegetable gardens and pollinator-friendly landscapes.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
• One live unrooted Sweet Basil cutting
• Approximately 6–8 inches in length
• Freshly harvested prior to shipping
• Carefully packaged to maintain moisture during transit
• Ready to root in water, soil, or rockwool
GROWING INFORMATION
• Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
• Common Name: Sweet Basil
• Plant Type: Annual Herb
• Sun Requirements: Full Sun
• Water Requirements: Consistently moist soil
• Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
• Suitable for Containers: Yes
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes
POPULAR USES
• Pesto
• Pasta dishes
• Pizza toppings
• Salads
• Sauces
• Herbal vinegars
• Container gardening
• Pollinator gardens
ROOTING YOUR CUTTING
Sweet Basil is easy to propagate. Place the cutting in water, moist potting soil, or rockwool and keep it consistently moist while roots develop. New growth is typically the first sign that rooting has begun.
LEARN MORE BEFORE YOU BUY
Want to learn how to grow, harvest, use, and propagate Sweet Basil?
Visit The Robertson Rottie Ranch on YouTube and follow our Mountain Apothecary series. We regularly share herb profiles, propagation techniques, harvesting guides, homestead gardening tips, and practical ways to use herbs around the home and garden.
You'll also find videos covering:
• Growing herbs on a homestead
• Harvesting and preserving herbs
• Culinary herb gardening
• Propagation and rooting techniques
• Herb drying and storage
• Garden planning and maintenance
IF YOU'VE ORDERED A CUTTING FROM US...
When your cutting arrives, unpack it promptly and provide fresh water or place it into your preferred rooting medium. Keep it in bright indirect light while it establishes roots. Once rooted, Sweet Basil thrives in warm conditions with plenty of sunlight and regular harvesting to encourage bushy growth.
SHIPPING
Your cutting will be harvested and packaged shortly before shipment. We take great care in preparing each cutting for travel; however, live plants may experience minor stress during transit. Please open your package promptly upon arrival and provide water and appropriate growing conditions.
Thank you for supporting our small mountain homestead in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
Mountain Moon Apothecary
The Robertson Rottie Ranch