bush basil
Also known as: Greek basil
An attractive, compact, annual with highly aromatic, edible, bright green foliage, reminiscent of cloves. Spikes of small, tubular pink or white flowers appear in late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- bush basil (Ocimum minimum)
- Genus
- Ocimum
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial · Herbs - Culinary
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of bush basil
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of bush basil
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bush basil care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningPinch out flower heads as they appear to encourage continued leaf growth. If left to flower, cut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in gentle heat in spring under glass or indoors
Growing
GrowingGrow as an annual, indoors, in moist but well drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Can move outdoors in summer. Best grown in a container. See basil cultivation for more information
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and leafhoppers
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