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Grow basil on a windowsill: six practical steps

Basil needs a warm, bright spot and drainage. Learn to manage watering and pinch growing tips.

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Basil is an edible windowsill herb, but light and warmth can be limiting in winter. Food hygiene matters too.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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1. Choose light: Identify an edible basil variety and a warm bright windowsill, away from cold draughts.
2. Prepare a draining pot: Use a pot with bottom holes, appropriate herb compost and a saucer.
3. Transplant carefully: Disturb roots as little as possible and keep the previous soil level without burying the stem deeply.
4. Check moisture: Water when the compost surface begins drying, but do not let basil become bone-dry. Empty excess water from the saucer.
5. Harvest growing tips: After establishment, pinch tips to encourage bushier growth. Do not remove most leaves at once.
6. Check food hygiene and season: Wash leaves before eating and inspect for pests. Growth may slow in low-light cold months, so adapt watering.