HT Pot Basil Bascuro Greek Dark Green Seeds (Ocimum basilicum)

Enjoy fresh basil straight from your kitchen with HT Pot Basil Bascuro Greek Dark Green. This compact variety produces dense, rounded plants covered in small, dark green, highly aromatic leaves. Ideal for windowsills, patios and containers, it’s perfect for keeping fresh basil close at hand for pizzas, pasta, salads, pesto and countless Mediterranean dishes.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
• Common Name: Pot Basil Bascuro Greek Dark Green
• Plant Type: Annual Herb
• Leaf Colour: Dark Green
• Height: Up to 35 cm
• Position: Full Sun
• Suitable For: Pots, containers, windowsills and kitchen gardens
• Harvest Time: July – September
• Contents: Approx. 1.5 grams

Growing Information

When to Sow

Sow indoors from March to April, or sow outdoors in pots or containers from May to July once temperatures are consistently warm.

How to Sow

Sow seeds thinly in a seed tray or directly into a flowerpot, covering them lightly with compost. Keep the soil warm and evenly moist during germination. If sowing in pots, thin seedlings slightly as they grow to allow healthy development. Seedlings started in trays can be transplanted after approximately 4 weeks.

Growing Tips

Place plants in a warm, sunny position for the best flavour and growth. Water regularly without waterlogging the soil. Harvest leaves frequently to encourage bushy growth and pinch out flower buds to keep plants producing fresh leaves for longer.

Why You’ll Love It

• Compact basil ideal for pots and windowsills.
• Produces aromatic, dark green, fine leaves.
• Perfect for pesto, pasta, pizza, salads and Mediterranean cooking.
• Easy to grow indoors or outdoors in containers.
• Naturally compact and bushy habit.
• Fresh leaves can be harvested from July to September.
• Perfect for keeping fresh herbs close to the kitchen.
• Ideal for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.