Bush Basil
Also Known As:
Greek BasilBotanical Name:
Ocimum minimum- Small clusters of white to lavender coloured flowers
- Grown both for its ornamental appeal and culinary uses
- Uses fresh or dried to add flavour to soups, salads and pastas
- Considered and annual in Ontario climates
Hardiness Zone
8
Flower Colour
- White
Height
15 cm-30 cm
Spread
15 cm-30 cm
Quantity:
check_circle In Stock
cancel Coming Soon
Bush Basil
Exposure
- Full Sun
Soil Moisture
- Moist to Average
- Well-drained
Growth Rate
- Medium
Foliage Colour
- Green
Attributes
- Cut Flower/Foliage
- Dried Flower/Foliage
- Edible
- Fragrant
Flowering Time
- Lt. Spr-Sum
Shape
- Compact
- Mounding
Garden Uses
- Border/edging
- Herbal/edible garden
- Rock garden
Additional Details
Growing Tips & Maintenace
- Basil prefers average to moist soils, in full sun. Pinch off the tips of the stems regularly to encourage bushy growth and prevent the plant from flowering too early. Harvesting leaves regularly also helps to promote new growth.
Size: 11pt
Questions?
Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Visit our FAQs or contact us today
More Help for your Garden
Composted Manure (12kg)
Composted Manure is a premium blend of CQA certified compost and composted manure. This product is to be used as a soil amendment for growing healthy vegetables and beautiful gardens. Composted manure will help to bring life, nutrients and organic matter back to the soil. The composting process eliminates detrimental organisms and odours. Learn more at https://alltreat.com/product/composted-manure/
Black Earth Top Soil (20L)
Black Earth Top Soil is a rich dark soil blend with CQA-Certified Compost. This soil blend will add nutrients and organic matter to existing native soils. It is ideal for general gardening use. Mix 1 part Black Earth Top Soil to 4 parts existing soil. DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Mix 1 part Black Earth Top Soil to 3 parts existing soil. Learn more at https://alltreat.com/product/black-earth-top-soil/
3 Way Mix (30L)
All Treat 3 Way Mix is a premium blend of two different CQA-certified composts and aged bark fines. The compost is blended from leaf and yard clippings recycled from residential curbside collection. These natural ingredients make All Treat 3-Way Mix ideal for applications such as flower beds, vegetable gardens, and transplanting trees and shrubs. DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Blend 1 part of 3-Way Mix to 4 parts of existing soil. Learn more at https://alltreat.com/product/3-way-mix/
Subscribe to our emails
Be the first to know about new collections and exclusive offers.
- Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.