Greek bush basil
Greek bush basil
Ocimum basilicum var. minimum
herb☀️ full-sun🪴 well drained📏 small🌡️ RHS H1c
📋Quick Facts
Height
0.3-0.3m
Spread
0.3-0.3m
Water
💧💧💧 Frequent watering
Hardiness
Zone 2-11
About
Compact, bushy basil with small leaves and strong flavour, ideal for pots.
Top tip
Greek basil is compact and ideal for pots; keep in full sun and trim frequently to stop it flowering too soon.
Also known as: Bazylia grecka, Greek bush basil, Griechisches Basilikum, Albahaca griega, Griekse basilicum, Manjericão grego, Ocimum basilicum var. minimum, Basilico greco
Pest Resilience
3/5 — Average
Aphids and slugs target it; also susceptible to downy mildew in cool wet weather.
Visual Characteristics
Fruits
Yes
Harvest: Summer
🍳
Culinary
Culinary Use
Pizza margherita, bruschetta, caprese salad, pasta, garnishes
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How to Propagate
🌰Seed
EasyThis plant produces viable seeds for propagation
Hardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H1c
USDA 10–11 equivalent