Before you start learning How To Grow Basil in a container, choose an area that has suitable light and temperature level. The container must have holes at the bottom because it is easy to drown crops when growing basil in containers. It grows easily from seed or from cuttings, If you choose to start from seed, select 2-3 inches coconut coir or plastic pots and fill it with well drained and nutrient rich potting soil, and at least have a pH about 6.0 to7.5, but it is optional. Check the pH every 4-6 weeks and maintain it with a good organic fertilizer at about half of the recommended strength on the label. Also choose an area that will have at least 6 hours of sunlight, if a sunny window is not available, you can always grow your plant under artificial lightning. Ten to twelve hours a day under a fluorescent lamp will provide your plants the light requirements they need. Basil prefers regular watering, water it until it flows out from the drainage holes.