Basil 'Greek'

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

Genus	Ocimum
Group/Species	O. minimum
Variety	Greek
Type	Half-Hardy Annual
Common Name	Greek Basil
Border Position	Front
Soil Type	Fertile
Scent	Scented
Site	Full Sun, Part Shade
Moisture	Moist but Well-drained
Height	45cm (18in)
Spacing	30cm (12in)
Sowing, Seeds, Planting	Sow from February under cover, or plant out from June when nights are warm. You can speed the germination process up by sowing into a length of guttering under cover and transplanting outside.
Care Tips	Requires plenty of water. Pinch out growing tips so plants bulk out. This grows well in a container pot.
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.

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Basil 'Greek' reviews

Average based on 3 reviews

Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Louise

Delicious little leaves for sprinkling on salads. I find it easier to grow than regular basil for some reason.

Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Pip

Slow to germinate but once it got going it is fabulous. Long growing and prolific

Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Elisabeth