Basil Piccolino

Intense and savoury
Regular price €13,85
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Basil Piccolino

Piccolino basil lives up to its name, being small-leaved, compact, and aromatic.

Enjoy for 4 months
Organic Plus Quality

Seeds already included

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Regular price €13,85
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Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.
  • Free shipping from €59
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Growing is really easy with the plant capsules:

Simply place the capsule in one of your free plant baskets and in just a few weeks you can enjoy your first harvest.

Thanks to the special design of the plant basket, the capsule always receives just the right amount of water. So your plant can neither dry out nor get overwatered.

Intense and savoury

- Basil likes being cut! You can remove individual leaves now and then. For optimal growth, however, we recommend harvesting the whole tip. It grows back within a week.

- Basil is an annual plant and will look aged after a few months. That's when it's time to replace the plant capsule.

Hand-picked seed selection

When hand-picking our seeds, we look for organic seed stock that gives the plants a full-bodied flavor and makes them very easy to digest. We rely on top seed quality and regional sourcing. Before the seeds finally make it into our range, they are extensively tested by our plant teams.

A bird's-eye view through the plants of the homefarm onto a table covered with many different seeds.
A direct look into the plant capsule, showing the hole the seeds are filled into.

Insert and enjoy

With the capsules, the seeds meet their perfect environment. The capsules are made of natural materials and are peat-free. They have an ideal pH value and are free from pesticides, fungicides and all that other stuff. Best of all, they permanently keep their shape. For complete convenience, we make sure they come pre-enriched with mineral fertilizer and even contain the seeds. That's why we fill them ourselves at our site in Münster/ Hiltrup.

Healthier and fresher

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Growing with the homefarm, harvesting and eating right away gives your herbs, Microgreens and salads many times more nutrients. It can even be up to 70 times more. This also has a positive effect on taste and freshness.

Weeks

Herbs from the supermarket have often been on a long journey after harvest or are overloaded with fertilizers. On top of that come temperature fluctuations, storage times and stress. All of this has a negative impact on nutrients, taste and freshness.

A person cradling an urbanhive plant in their hands and smelling it.
urbanhive plants: 4x longer life, 99% less plastic, a plant capsule lasts 4–6 months. Supermarket potted herbs last 4 weeks at most.

Long harvest period vs. a wilting plastic pot

The capsule technology of the homefarm gives your plants a very long lifespan. Compared to herb pots from the supermarket, it is on average 4 times as long.

More sustainable

Making a big difference together

A positive impact on people and
nature, one plant at a time. The plant capsules and the homefarm make for a highly sustainable way of growing.

So far, the urbanhive community has saved 9,000,000 transport kilometers, 288,000 liters of water and 0.2 tonnes of single-use plastic.

And that is just the beginning. The more people join in, the bigger the impact. Above all, people have been able to marvel at the wonder of nature day and night in their own homes and watch a tiny seed grow into an edible, flavorful plant.

A photo of the urbanhive team, with a sign in the middle reading: Grow the Change

Germination guarantee

The homefarm, the seeds, the capsules and the app form a perfect symbiosis for healthy growth, a rich harvest and above all great taste. That's why we give a germination guarantee for every plant capsule. If a capsule doesn't germinate, simply send us a photo of the plant capsule and you'll get it for free with your next order.

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What is Piccolino basil?

Piccolino basil is a compact, small-growing variety that is ideal for growing indoors. With its aromatic flavour it is perfect for Mediterranean dishes such as pasta, pesto and salads. Order the Piccolino basil seeds at urbanhive and start your herb garden.

How do I use Piccolino basil in the kitchen?

Piccolino basil is versatile. Whether fresh in salads, on pizza or in sauces – its intense aroma refines any dish. Simply cut off the leaves and use them straight away. Order your seeds now and enjoy fresh basil whenever you like.

Why buy Piccolino basil at urbanhive?

This basil variety is particularly easy to care for and ideal for small spaces. With urbanhive you can grow your own fresh herbs and harvest them all year round. Order Piccolino basil seeds and start your herb garden today!