By VG Naturals · Product and B2B sourcing guidance · Updated
Are basil and pudina the same?
No. Sweet basil is Ocimum basilicum; pudina refers to mint, in the genus Mentha. Specify the botanical name when ordering so mint is not substituted for basil.
What is basil called in India, and is it Tulsi?
Use Sweet Basil or Ocimum basilicum for this VG Naturals listing. Tulsi is a separate range listed as Ocimum sanctum, also known botanically as Ocimum tenuiflorum. Regional common names can be ambiguous; confirm the species rather than ordering by a translated name alone.
How should fresh basil be stored after delivery?
Follow the handling instructions for the supplied pack and use the leaves promptly. Basil is sensitive to chilling, so its storage needs differ from many other herbs. For commercial orders, agree packaging, transit time and receiving conditions before dispatch; we do not promise a fixed shelf life without the relevant product information.
Which types of basil leaves does VG Naturals list?
Our fresh-leaf catalogue identifies Sweet Basil as Ocimum basilicum. It does not promise a specific Thai, Genovese, purple or other cultivar. If leaf appearance, flavour profile or cultivar matters for your menu or formulation, include it in the enquiry and confirm the offered material before ordering.
Should I buy fresh leaves, basil tea bags or basil oil?
For fresh-leaf requirements, select Fresh Basil Leaves and confirm intended use. Basil Tea Bags are a separate dried herbal product; Basil Essential Oil is a concentrated ingredient and Basil Hydrosol is a water-based product. These formats are not interchangeable. Use the current listings below to compare formats and prices.
Can restaurants and wholesalers arrange recurring basil supply?
Share your weekly requirement, delivery days, receiving hours, leaf-quality expectations and delivery PIN code. Agree harvest availability, acceptable transit time, packaging and handling before a recurring schedule is confirmed. The listed 500 g pack is not a guarantee of immediate stock or service to every destination.
Can basil be grown in pots or indoors?
Basil can be grown in containers with adequate light and suitable growing conditions. The RHS growing guide below explains container cultivation. This is general plant information: the VG Naturals fresh-leaf listing is for harvested leaves, not a live plant or a nursery-pot offer.