Basil Greek

Greek Basil, Ocimum minimum: is a true miniature basil with fine small leaves and a lovely scent. It is particularly suitable for pot growing. It is one of the easiest basils to grow. Annual.

Price for 50 seeds

SOW: in pots or plug trays (avoid using seed trays) in spring. Use bottom heat or wait until mid-spring, water well early in the day. Transplant the seedlings when large enough & after danger of frost risk has passed.

GROW:

Spring – sow them.

Summer – pinch out to prevent flowering and harvest leaves

Autumn – bring a pot into the house, dig up old plants from the garden and prepare for next year.

Use the young leaves whole in a wide range of dishes