Looking for fresh basil? Here you’ll find fresh basil (balanoy) from local growers in the Philippines. Compare the listings, check the basil price per kilo and message the seller directly.
Sweet basil brings out the best in tomato sauce, pizza and fresh green pesto, and its sweet, slightly peppery scent lifts pasta and salads. Want to grow your own, or learn the Filipino names of other herbs? See our guide to easy herbs to grow at home.
Seller | Location | Price per kilo | Minimum order | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tondo, Manila | ₱200 | 1 kg |
Prices as listed in October 2026. A hydroponic farm in Malaybalay, Bukidnon also grows sweet basil next to its lettuce, so message the farm if you are in Mindanao. Prices depend on the season and the seller, so check the listing for the latest price before you order.
Type | Leaves | Taste | Best for | On FarmyHub now? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sweet basil (Genovese, Italian basil) | Large, soft and bright green | Sweet and slightly peppery | Pesto, pasta, pizza and salads | Yes, from Tondo, Manila |
Thai basil | Smaller leaves on purple stems | Anise-like; holds up to cooking | Thai curries, stir-fries and pho | Not listed yet |
Holy basil (tulsi) | Slightly fuzzy, with jagged edges | Peppery and clove-like | Thai holy basil stir-fry (pad kra pao) and tea | Not listed yet |
Lemon basil | Narrow and light green | Lemony | Fish, salads and drinks | Not listed yet |
Purple basil | Dark purple | Close to sweet basil | Salads and garnish | Not listed yet |
Sweet basil is the type most Filipino buyers mean by “basil” or balanoy. If you need Thai or holy basil for a recipe, ask the seller before you order.
Color: bright green leaves with no black or brown spots.
Leaves: firm and perky, not wilted or slimy.
Smell: a strong, sweet basil scent when you rub a leaf.
Method | How | Keeps for about |
|---|---|---|
Glass of water | Trim the stems and stand them in water on the counter, away from direct sun. Change the water every day or two | A week |
Fridge | Wrap loosely in a dry paper towel and keep in a container in the vegetable drawer. The leaves can darken in the cold | A few days |
Freezer | Chop the leaves and freeze them in an ice-cube tray, covered with olive oil or water | A few months |
Dried | Dry the leaves and keep them in an airtight jar | A few months |
Pizza parlors, pasta houses and cafés buy fresh basil for their daily recipes, often by the kilo. Home cooks who make pesto, pasta and salads buy smaller amounts.
FarmyHub is the marketplace, not the vegetable stall. Every listing, price and photo comes from the seller, who handles their own harvest, packing and delivery. Before you pay, message the seller to confirm when the basil was harvested, the minimum order, and how and when they can deliver to your area.
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It depends on the seller and the season. On FarmyHub, fresh basil is currently listed at ₱200 per kilo in Tondo, Manila (October 2026), with a 1 kg minimum order. Check the listing for the latest price.
Sa FarmyHub, ang sariwang basil ay nasa ₱200 kada kilo sa Tondo, Manila (Oktubre 2026), at 1 kilo ang minimum na order. Tingnan ang listing para sa pinakabagong presyo.
On FarmyHub you can message a seller in Tondo, Manila who sells fresh basil by the kilo, or a hydroponic farm in Bukidnon. Small packs are also sold in supermarkets.
Sweet basil has large, soft leaves and a sweet taste, and is used for pesto, pasta and pizza. Thai basil has smaller leaves on purple stems and an anise-like taste that holds up to cooking, so it suits curries and stir-fries.
No. Holy basil (tulsi) is a different plant from sweet basil. It has a peppery, clove-like taste and is used in the Thai stir-fry pad kra pao and in tea.
Not yet: no seller lists basil seeds or seedlings right now. Check the Seeds category for other herbs and vegetables, or see our herb growing guide.
