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'Noga' basil delivers the perfect balance of productivity and flavor. Its tall, uniform plants grow quickly and are ideal for multiple harvests, whether in the field, greenhouse, or container. With large, glossy, dark green leaves, Noga boasts the classic Genovese basil flavor. It is exceptionally slow to bolt, giving you a longer harvest window. Plants have intermediate resistance to downy mildew and Fusarium wilt.
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- Variety Info
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- Growing Info
Variety Info
Family: Laminaceae
Type: Basil (Learn more)
Native: Probably Africa, but in cultivation for so long that it cannot be verified.
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Plant Dimensions: 18" tall, 8"–12" wide
Variety Info: Traditional Genovese-type basil with 3"–4" dark green, cupped leaves. Plant has intermediate resistance to downy mildew and Fusarium wilt.
Attributes: Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 65°–85°F. Successive Sowings: We recommend 3 or 4 successive sowings every 3 weeks after initial sowing.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Transplant when your nighttime temperatures are above 50°F.
Sprouts in: 5 – 10 Days
Plant Seeds (Depth): 1/4"
Space Seeds: A group of 2 seeds every 12"
Row Spacing: 12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Basil flavor is best before the plant flowers. Harvest up to 1/3 of the plant at a time, leaving enough for the plant to be healthy and keep producing. Harvest prior to a freeze; basil is very frost sensitive.
Special Care: Mulching soil will help retain moisture, but do so after soil has warmed up so as not to slow growth. Once basil has 3 to 4 sets of leaves, pinch the top to encourage branching. Pinch off flower buds as they appear for best leaf flavor.
- Susan B.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 starsJun 9, 2026good so far
good germination. growing slowly in our cool western Washington spring.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningJun 10, 2026Hey Susan,
Great to hear about that good germination with your Noga Basil Seeds! Those cool Western Washington springs can definitely make things take their time, but it sounds like your basil is off to a solid start. We're sure once the weather warms up a bit more, you'll see them really take off! Thanks for sharing your Noga basil success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
