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Greek Basil

It is an annual aromatic plant in the family Lamiaceae. The basil originates from India (where it is regarded as a sacred plant and therefore is not used for cooking) but it has been widespread throughout Europe since ancient times. The “greek basil” variety (also called “Mmnimum” or “ball”) is characterized by very small, pointy, light-green leaves with a rather intense fragrance which grow into a balloon-shaped bush. It has small white flowers and it is used as an ornamental plants and for garden borders also when it has not bloomed yet. It does not withstand low temperatures.

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Botanical name

Botanical name

Ocimum Basilicum “Minimum”
Common name

Common name

Greek Basil
Variety

Variety

Flower colour

Flower colour

White
Temperature

Temperature

min 10°
Exposure

Exposure

Sunny
Watering needs

Watering needs

Medium-high
Blooming

Blooming

Summer
Availability

Availability

March-May
Disponibilità

March, April, May
Esposizione

Full sun
Fioritura

Summer
Necessità Idrica

Average, High

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