Spicy Globe Greek Basil
Ocimum basilicum
OH-sih-mum BAZ-ih-lih-kum
Edibles: Herb
Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°
Tiny, very aromatic leaves form dense, compact globes, making this plant attractive in an herb container. The leaves are so tiny, you won t have to slice and dice if the recipe calls for chopping. Also called Greek Basil.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Early Summer - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Upright
Height
6–12 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Spike
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Spicy Globe Greek Basil
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Magnesium (Mg)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Do Not Divide
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
45 Days
Fruit Size
Small
Fruit Characteristics
Spicy