Description

Genovese Basil is a classic sweet basil variety prized for its large, tender leaves and rich, aromatic flavor with sweet and slightly peppery notes. It is the traditional choice for pesto and is widely used in Italian cooking, salads, sauces, and fresh garnishes.

This warm-season herb produces vigorous, bushy growth and responds well to regular harvesting. It performs best in hot weather and full sun, with consistent picking encouraging continuous leaf production throughout the season.

• Type: Open-pollinated annual herb
• Direct sow: After last frost in warm soil
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 10–12 inches
• Height: 18–24 inches
• Days to harvest: 30–45 days

Basil grows best in warm temperatures and fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds directly or start indoors and transplant after frost danger has passed. Keep soil evenly moist and harvest frequently by pinching stems just above leaf nodes to promote branching and prevent flowering. Flavor is best before the plant blooms.

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