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Genovese Basil
This larger-leaved, (2" long or more) Italian Basil has spicy-fragrant leaves. It is powerfully aromatic and classically popular for pesto made with pine nuts, parmesan, olive oil and Garlic! The sturdy plants grow to 24" tall. Allow 10" between plants to produce a heavy crop. (OP.)
One packet of about 300 seeds
One packet of about 300 seeds
- Buy 10 for $4.20 each and save 10%
- Buy 50 for $3.50 each and save 25%
- Information
- Gardening Tips
Ocimum basilicum. Gardeners are eager to enjoy Basil's intensely aromatic leaves, so they generally seed too early, with poor results. This heavenly herb originated in Africa and can't handle life outdoors until evenings are warm. To prevent damping off, use good-quality starter mix, provide ventilation and water lightly until established. Direct-sow when soil and weather are reliably warm after all threat of frost has passed. Basil prefers rich soil; keep plants producing lushly by frequent trimming and fertilizing. Deer resistant. Annual. (OP.)
Average seed life: 3 years.
Average seed life: 3 years.
Ocimum basilicum. Gardeners are eager to enjoy Basil's intensely aromatic leaves, so they generally seed too early, with poor results. This heavenly herb originated in Africa and can't handle life outdoors until evenings are warm. To prevent damping off, use good-quality starter mix, provide ventilation and water lightly until established. Direct-sow when soil and weather are reliably warm after all threat of frost has passed. Basil prefers rich soil; keep plants producing lushly by frequent trimming and fertilizing. Deer resistant. Annual. (OP.)
Average seed life: 3 years.
Average seed life: 3 years.