Greek Basil plants run average in size, growing only six to 12 inches tall when fully mature. These plants need full sun and moist but well-drained soil to grow. Additionally, all Greek basil transplants should be placed nine to 12 inches apart in your garden and need to be watered regularly – but not too much. Harvests for this plant occur from mid-summer to early fall.
Recipe
Greek basil can make a pesto, too. Here’s our recipe for Greek basil pesto:
2 cups fresh Greek basil rough chopped
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
1/3 cup Pine nuts rough chopped
3 Medium cloves garlic minced
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Add first 5 ingredients to food processor and pulse. Slowly add olive oil till smooth. Makes one cup.