Basil 'Greek'

Cut-and-come-again
Easy for Beginners
Edible crops, flowers or seeds* *Please check which parts of the plant are edible and if they need to be cooked. Only proceed if you are certain it is safe.
Will grow in Full Sun
Half-hardy Annual
Loved by Pollinators
Will grow in Partial Shade
Perfect for Pots
Scented

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Small-leaved, strong-flavoured basil which is easy to train to look brilliant in containers. More

50 seeds 080061

£2.95

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Small-leaved, strong-flavoured basil which is easy to train to look brilliant in containers.

Please note, illustrated packets are being introduced gradually over the coming months, availability may vary.

Genus	Ocimum
Group/Species	basilicum var. minimum
Variety	Greek
Common Name	Greek Basil
Border Position	Kitchen Garden
Soil Type	Broad Tolerance
Scent	Scented
Site	Full Sun
Moisture	Moist but Well-drained
Height	45cm (18in)
Spacing	30cm (12in)
Sowing, Seeds, Planting	Sow undercover from late February to mid-summer. You can speed the germination process up by sowing into a length of guttering before transplanting outside. When seedlings are large enough to handle and have developed their first true leaves, pot on into 7.5cm (3in) pots filled with peat-free multi-purpose compost. Plant out after the last frosts in a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil or in a container pot. It is important to gradually acclimatise seedlings to outdoor conditions before you plant them outside. To do this, leave plants outside during the day in a bright, sunny spot and bring them in overnight or cover with horticultural fleece. Treat as an annual and grow in a light, well-drained, fertile soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Best grown containerised. May be grown as a short-lived sub-shrub if over-wintered but there is little gain for your effort, its is best to start a fresh with young plants. Water freely in summer.
Care Tips	Grows well in a container, keep re-potting into a slightly larger pot when roots start to show through the drainage holes at the bottom – plants could eventually end up in a 20cm (8in) container. Basil hates having wet roots overnight, so aim to water plants in the morning if possible. Keep plants bushy and productive by pinching the tips of branches regularly and remove any flowers that start to develop.
Flowering	June - September
Storing	Freezes well - or make pesto to keep in the fridge
Harvesting	July - October. 6-8 weeks from sowing. Remove individual leaves or stems, don't cut the plant to the ground. Remove flowers as they appear. 3-4 months in the summer and early autumn.