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Genovese Basil
Genovese Basil
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Product Details
Product Details
Genovese basil is renowned for its classic, fragrant flavor that provides the pep to a perfect pesto! This variety grows to 24" tall and produces an ample supply of 1" to 2" wide leaves. Harvest your plant regularly to keep it productive and to encourage it to bush out.
Exposure
Full Sun
Seasonality
Warm Season
Height
12" to 24" tall
Sow Inside
RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Transplant when your nighttime temperatures are above 50°F.
Sow Outside
1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 65°F-85°F. Successive Sowings: We recommend 3 or 4 successive sowings every 3 weeks after initial sowing.
Organic + Non-GMO
Our Non-GMO + Organic seeds are not only free from genetic modification but are also grown and processed according to strict organic standards. This means they are cultivated without synthetic chemicals, using natural methods that promote soil health, biodiversity, and sustainable farming practices.
- Sowing Info
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°F-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.
Days to Emerge: 5-10 days
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 12"
