Starting size and the lowest upfront commitment. ~6 months old tree.
Basil | Albahaca Herb
Customers love tree condition, packaging, and healthy arrival.
- Healthy tree ready for planting or container growing
- Multiple size options to match your preference
- Money-back coverage and secure packaging
Regular price
$34.95 USD
Regular price
$59.95 USD
Sale price
$34.95 USD
Unit price
$34.95
per
item
Pick the size that fits your goal
Medium option with a strong balance of size and value. ~1 year old tree.
Largest available size for shipping and the most immediate visual impact. ~2year old tree.
Usually starting to produce fruit. ~3 year old tree. Available for pickup only.
What arrives at your door
- A live tree in the size you selected
- Nursery container with fertilizer-enriched growing media
- Protective packaging designed to keep the root ball stable in transit
- After-delivery support if you have questions once it arrives
Care snapshot
- Growth: Fast
- Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best flavor and growth.
- Mature height: 12-24 in
- Mature width: 12-24 in
- Lifespan: Annual (about 1 growing season)
Full product details
Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
• Popular Culinary Herb: Basil, known as Albahaca in Spanish, is a fast-growing, aromatic annual herb prized for its glossy green leaves and sweet, peppery flavor.
• Fragrant, Flavorful Foliage: Tender leaves release a warm, clove-like aroma when bruised, making them a favorite for pestos, sauces, salads, and fresh garnishes.
• Compact, Bushy Habit: Naturally grows into a dense, leafy 12-24 inch mound, and responds well to regular pinching and harvesting to encourage fuller growth.
• Fast & Rewarding: Basil establishes quickly and is often ready for its first harvest within a few weeks of planting, making it a favorite for beginner gardeners.
• Versatile Culinary Use: A must-have for Italian, Mediterranean, and Southeast Asian cooking; equally at home in a kitchen herb garden, raised bed, or patio container.
• Sun & Soil: Performs best in full sun with warm temperatures in moist, well-drained, fertile soil.
• Warm Weather Note: Thrives as a warm-season annual; sensitive to frost and cold, so protect or bring containers indoors when temperatures drop.
Local pickup information
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Key Features
Special considerations
Growing and Care Instructions
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Fertilizing
Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
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Watering
Keep soil evenly moist; water at the base to avoid fungal issues; avoid waterlogging.
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Light Requirements
Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best flavor and growth.
| Type | Culinary Herb |
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| Lifespan | Annual (about 1 growing season) |
| Growth | Fast |
| Max Height | 12-24 in |
| Max Width | 12-24 in |
10-11 Outdoors (perennial); grown as a warm-season annual in all zones
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Mark R.
Verified
Healthy, full, and worth recommending
I have filled my greenhouse with many kinds of tropical fruit trees over the years.
The trees I received from Everglades Farm were the healthiest, fullest, and best packed I have seen. They arrived with beautiful green leaves, strong branching, and much better packaging than other vendors I have tried.
I highly recommend Everglades Farm and was very impressed with the nursery.
Thank you so much!
Mark R.
