Herb
Greek Basil
B tier
Greek basil forms tight domes of tiny leaves with intense sweet-spicy flavour—ideal for pots and garnishes where a little leaf goes a long way. Scatter whole small leaves on pizza and salads. Stronger than large-leaf sweet basil by volume. Excellent windowsill crop.
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Characteristics
Preparations
ChoppedDriedFreshGarnishInfusedPestoTorn
Traits
CompactCompact DomeIntensePeppery SweetPot CultureSmall Leaf
History
GR
Compact basils were kept in Greek courtyard pots.
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Small-leaf Greek basil type entered Mediterranean seed trade.
Container gardening popularised Greek basil worldwide.
Restaurants used Greek basil as a micro-leaf garnish.