Basil 'Greek Mini'
Basil 'Greek Mini' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
A pretty, compact, small-leafed basil growing into a domed shape. The vivid green, 1.5 cm leaves are very aromatic and have a robust basil flavour. Ideal for pots and borders, grows to about 30 cm in height.
Product: Basil 'Greek Mini'
Product type: SEED (150)
Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum
Greek Mini' is a pretty, compact, small-leafed basil growing into a domed shape. The vivid green, 1.5 cm leaves are very aromatic and have a robust basil flavour. Basil is an essential herb to flavour tomato dishes and to make pesto sauce. Always add basil at the end of the cooking time to maximise its flavour. 'Greek Mini' is ideal for pots and borders.
Plant type: Annual warm season crop
Plant height: 30 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 23 - 30°C soil temp.
Temperate: Mid spring to summer
Subtropical: All year round in frost free areas
Tropical: All year
Germination: 3 - 9 days
Depth: 5 mm deep, cover seed lightly
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Sow into seed tray, transplant when soil is warm
Soil type: Rich, well drained soil; add compost; pH 5.5 - 7
Rows: 30 - 45 cm apart
Details: The plant should be tip-pruned and the flower spikes removed regularly to increase bushiness
Harvest: 77 days
*Good for bees
150 seeds per packet
Ocimum basilicum
Annual warm season crop
Basil 'Greek Mini'
A pretty, compact, small-leafed basil growing into a domed shape. The vivid green, 1.5 cm leaves are very aromatic and have a robust basil flavour. Ideal for pots and borders, grows to about 30 cm in height.