Bush Greek

Basil

45d to harvest

Aromatic and vividly fresh from the first pinch, Bush Greek Basil fills the garden with a bright, classic Greek fragrance—cool, herbal, and gently peppery. Its compact, bushy habit produces abundant, small-to-medium leaves with a tender, velvety texture and a clean, concentrated flavor that shines in Greek-style dishes, sauces, and quick finishing blends. Grow it for reliable harvests in just about 45 days, with plants that stay neat and productive right through the season.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Apr 17th
Last Frost	May 15th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Jul 10th
Harvest Begins	Aug 24th
Harvest Ends	Aug 25th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	45
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Bush
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if my Bush Greek plants develop powdery mildew on the leaves?

Powdery mildew on bush beans shows up as a white, dusty layer on leaves and can start in warm, humid spells. Remove the worst affected leaves and improve airflow by spacing plants and avoiding overhead watering. If it keeps spreading, spray early with a labeled sulfur fungicide or potassium bicarbonate, repeating per label directions until new growth is clean.

How can I tell when Bush Greek is ready to harvest?

Harvest when pods are young and crisp, typically around 45 days from sowing, depending on weather. Pick pods at about 4–6 inches long (or when they snap easily and seeds inside are still small), usually every 1–2 days once production ramps up. Leaving over-mature pods on the plant reduces new pod formation.