Basil (Ocimum Basilicum)

Basil really is one of the easiest herbs you can grow in your kitchen. Just know that it loves plenty of sun, dislikes cold, drafty areas, and likes a moist soil. If you have a south-facing kitchen window, this is the plant for you.



Why it’s great for the kitchen: Why pay $2 a pop for just a few sprigs of basil at the grocery store when you can grow your own? The best news: The plant does best when you harvest fairly frequently.