Basil is a key ingredient in many recipes and meals. Such as the Thai basil coconut chicken pictured on the right.

There are many different types used in cooking, but they are not always available in shops. But they are very easy to grow at home.

Our 4 most popular places to buy basil are:

1. Amazon – for both seeds, plants and fresh basil for cooking.
2. USA & Canada – West coast seeds
3. UK – J Parker’s plants & seeds
4. Worldwide – ClickandGrow

More details on why we especially like these are described below.

Amazon are a great source of basil – both seeds, plants & fresh basil for cooking.

Simply select your ideal basil and follow the link for details.

• Genovese Basil
  • Ideal for Italian, French or Greek recipes.
  • Full details on Amazon
• Holy basil
  • Ideal to grow if you like cooking spicy Thai dishes.
  • Full details on Amazon
• Lemon Basil
  • Ideal for South Asian or North East African Dishes.
  • Full details on Amazon
• Minette Basil
  • Often used in pizzas but great for pasta or salads
  • Full details on Amazon
• Red Rubin Basil
  • Strong flavour ideal for salads and cocktails
  • Full details on Amazon
• Thai Basil
  • Ideal for Thai, Laos or Vietnamese Recipes.
  • Full details on Amazon
• Cinnamon basil
  • Ideal for Mexican or South American recipes.
  • Full details on Amazon
• Lettuce leaf basil
  • Often used for sandwiches, pesto and salads
  • Full details on Amazon

Founded in Vancouver (with seeds available all over North America) they focus on the principles of organic growing and sustainable agriculture.

• Lovely large range of organic herb seeds.
• Quick & Fast delivery.
• All the popular herbs as well as some very unusual herb varieties.
• For more details visit West coast seeds

Please note their products are not available outside of North America.

The family owned business J Parker’s is a lovely source of herbs.

With fast delivery and great prices.

Not only do they have the full range of herbs but also specialised ones like East Indian Lemon Grass.

Easiest way is to have a look at their website

This is a very unusual source of herbs with very fast results.

Their indoor garden works just like a capsule coffee machine.

• But instead of coffee pods, use biodegradable plant pods.
• More than 75 + different plant varieties.
• Automated watering, light and nutrients controlled by App
• Available from ClickandGrow

Please note that they do have over 75 different plant varieties – with many different herb types.