How to Grow Basil in Loftia
In Loftia, Basil is grown from Basil Seed planted in Garden Bed farm containers. Basil Seed is purchased from Hazel’s Seed Shop for 40 Dew. Cultivating Basil requires 30 minutes of growth time and watering every 10 minutes.
Basil Farming Statistics
The following table details seed cost, container types, growth timers, watering intervals, and harvest sell values for Basil:
| Crop | Seed Source | Seed Price | Farm Type | Growth Time | Water Interval | Harvest Sell Value | Profit Per Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basil | Hazel’s Seed Shop | 40 Dew | Garden Bed | 30 minutes | 10 minutes | 70 Dew | 30 Dew |
Basil yields 1 crop per harvest and offers a 10 percent shiny chance with a 2x multiplier. A standard harvest sells for 70 Dew, earning a net profit of 30 Dew per crop after deducting seed costs.
Uses and Culinary Recipes
The in-game item description for Basil reads: “Lends a herbal, fresh smell to your food”. Basil is used in several production blueprints and cooking station recipes:
- Crafting Tomato Basil Soup at the cooking station level 3 requires 2 Tomato, 1 Basil.
- Crafting Winter Soup at the cooking station level 3 requires 1 Portobello Mushrooms, 1 Potato, 1 Basil.
In addition to crafting, 1 Basil is required for the Fragrant Flavors research bundle.
Keep or Sell Verdict for Basil
Players should retain at least 1 Basil to complete the Fragrant Flavors research bundle. Excess harvests can be sold to merchants for 70 Dew.
Navigation and Related Guides
For complete inventory properties, visit the Basil item page. Compare farming profits across all varieties in the crops growth and sell price guide. Plan seed purchases on the interactive map. View research station turn-in goals on the research station bundles page.