Italian, large leaf, Genovese, spicy, cinnamon, and lemon basil starts. Availability changes by batch; all basil is currently out of stock.
Plants
Basil - Mixed Varieties
Italian, large leaf, Genovese, spicy, cinnamon, and lemon basil are grown in 3 inch pots. Availability changes between batches, and all basil is currently out of stock.
Size
3 inch pot
Availability
Off and on; all varieties are currently out of stock
Price
$3 3 inch pot
Status
Out of stock
Order now, pay when you receive it
Secret Garden confirms availability, sends current photos and order updates, and includes free similar plants with every order. Pickup is free; Eagle River delivery is $10 or free on local orders over $100.
Basil, Ocimum basilicum, is a frost-tender annual herb. Italian, large leaf, and Genovese types are grown mainly for broad culinary leaves. Cinnamon and lemon basil contain different aromatic compounds, so their scent and flavor are distinct from standard sweet basil.
Uses
Best uses and placement
Warm kitchen pots, greenhouse benches, deck planters, and patio containers
Fresh leaf harvest for cooking, tea blends, vinegar, and herb trials
Comparing several basil varieties side by side
Orders where extra herb starts can be added as similar free plants
Growing notes
Growing conditions
Basil grows best with warm roots, high light, and steady moisture.
Harden plants off before full outdoor sun. Greenhouse-grown leaves can sunburn during the first bright afternoon outside.
Water thoroughly, then let excess water drain. Basil declines in cold, saturated soil.
Pinch the top growth above a node to keep the plant branching.
Remove flower buds if leaf production is the goal. Flowering changes leaf texture and flavor.
Plant health
Problems to watch for
Cold nights and wind can stop growth even after a warm day.
Yellow lower leaves usually point to cold roots, wet soil, low light, or a crowded pot.
Long weak stems usually mean the plant needs more light or more regular pinching.
Basil is frost-tender and should stay protected during cold forecasts.
Current condition
Check before pickup
When the next basil batch is expected
Which varieties will be included in that batch
Whether the batch has been hardened off
Current height and pot fullness
Order process
After you place a request
We send photos and full updates as orders are prepared.
Every order includes free similar plants matched to what was ordered.
Pickup and delivery timing are confirmed before plants leave the greenhouse.
Use the order notes for timing, substitutions, pot size, and whether the plant is going indoors, outdoors, or into a greenhouse.
