TENDER ANNUAL. Ht 20-25cm.
Greek basil is not only very popular but one of the easiest basils to look after.
It is incredibly fragrant with a very strong spicy basil flavour.
It is said that Greek basil repels mosquitos and flies.
The leaves can be used un-chopped in salads, tomato sauces and pasta dishes.
This variety is slightly hardier than sweet basil so it might be better to grow outdoors.
Plant somewhere sheltered from the wind in rich, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.
This plant grows particularly well on windowsills and is ideal for pots and containers.
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