Basil Greek

Greek Basil is a compact culinary herb cultivated primarily for the intense, spicy clove-anise fragrance found in its tiny, pointed leaves. This concentrated flavour is packed into a small package and is released when the leaves are brushed or sprinkled whole onto dishes. It is traditionally used as a decorative and edible garnish for tomato dishes, salads, and pasta, favoured as much for its perfect spherical growth habit as for its taste.

This plant is typically grown as a tender annual that forms a tight, ball-shaped bush. It is highly susceptible to cold and will blacken and die at the slightest hint of frost. For the best results and tightest shape, plant it in a location with full sun and shelter from wind. It is not drought-tolerant and needs fertile, well-drained soil that is kept consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot.