Sweet Genovese Basil

Price range: $2.25 through $35.00

The classic Italian sweet basil, prized for its large leaves, wonderful aroma and spicy flavor.  This is the best choice for making pesto.  Plants will grow 18-24″ tall.  Make successive sowings for a steady supply and be sure to dry or freeze some for winter use.  Annual.

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Additional information

Weight N/A
Seed Type

Conventional

Latin Name:

Ocimum basilicum

Germination:

5-10 days

Maturity:

70 days

Life Cycle

Annual

Exposure:

Full Sun

Planting Method:

Direct sow when soil has warmed. Or start indoors 6 weeks before planting out.

Planting Depth:

1/4"

Spacing:

Sow 2-3 seeds per inch. Thin plants to 4-8" apart when seedlings are 2" tall. Rows 18" apart.

Seed Count

+/- 18,700 per ounce; 299,500 per pound

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