and holy basil all have similar care needs to Genovese types and all of them grow well in small pots or window boxes. 2. Choose the right pot. Basil plants are relatively small, so you don’t ...

Their final home needs to be a sunny, sheltered spot. Basil in a pot needs regular feeding - use a general-purpose liquid feed. Water little and often, nip out the tips and remove any flower buds ...

It’s been reported that parsley, coriander, rosemary, chives, mint and thyme are all popular herb pot choices in the UK but it seems nothing comes close to our love of basil, which reigns supreme.