Organic Genovese Basil (Ocimum basillicum)
This aromatic basil variety is known for its large, tender, and flavorful leaves with a sweet, slightly peppery taste that’s perfect for culinary use. Genovese Basil is ideal for Italian dishes, pesto, salads, and garnishes.
Planting Instructions:
Sow Indoors: Start seeds 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in a seed-starting mix. Keep soil moist and warm (70-75°F).
Transplant Outdoors: Once the danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed, transplant seedlings 12 inches apart in a sunny location with well-draining soil.
Direct Sowing: In warm climates, sow seeds outdoors after the last frost date.
Growing Tips:
Light Requirements: Full sun.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but avoid overwatering. Basil prefers well-drained soil.
Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer every 3-4 weeks for healthy growth.
Pinching: Pinch back tops regularly to encourage bushier plants and prevent flowering, which can diminish flavor.
Harvesting: Begin harvesting leaves once the plant reaches 6-8 inches tall. Harvest often by cutting stems just above a pair of leaves, but avoid removing more than one-third of the plant at a time.
Plant Facts:
Days to Germination: 5-10 days
Days to Maturity: 90 days
Height: 12-24 inches
Spacing: 9-12 inches
This aromatic basil variety is known for its large, tender, and flavorful leaves with a sweet, slightly peppery taste that’s perfect for culinary use. Genovese Basil is ideal for Italian dishes, pesto, salads, and garnishes.
Planting Instructions:
Sow Indoors: Start seeds 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in a seed-starting mix. Keep soil moist and warm (70-75°F).
Transplant Outdoors: Once the danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed, transplant seedlings 12 inches apart in a sunny location with well-draining soil.
Direct Sowing: In warm climates, sow seeds outdoors after the last frost date.
Growing Tips:
Light Requirements: Full sun.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but avoid overwatering. Basil prefers well-drained soil.
Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer every 3-4 weeks for healthy growth.
Pinching: Pinch back tops regularly to encourage bushier plants and prevent flowering, which can diminish flavor.
Harvesting: Begin harvesting leaves once the plant reaches 6-8 inches tall. Harvest often by cutting stems just above a pair of leaves, but avoid removing more than one-third of the plant at a time.
Plant Facts:
Days to Germination: 5-10 days
Days to Maturity: 90 days
Height: 12-24 inches
Spacing: 9-12 inches
This aromatic basil variety is known for its large, tender, and flavorful leaves with a sweet, slightly peppery taste that’s perfect for culinary use. Genovese Basil is ideal for Italian dishes, pesto, salads, and garnishes.
Planting Instructions:
Sow Indoors: Start seeds 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in a seed-starting mix. Keep soil moist and warm (70-75°F).
Transplant Outdoors: Once the danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed, transplant seedlings 12 inches apart in a sunny location with well-draining soil.
Direct Sowing: In warm climates, sow seeds outdoors after the last frost date.
Growing Tips:
Light Requirements: Full sun.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but avoid overwatering. Basil prefers well-drained soil.
Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer every 3-4 weeks for healthy growth.
Pinching: Pinch back tops regularly to encourage bushier plants and prevent flowering, which can diminish flavor.
Harvesting: Begin harvesting leaves once the plant reaches 6-8 inches tall. Harvest often by cutting stems just above a pair of leaves, but avoid removing more than one-third of the plant at a time.
Plant Facts:
Days to Germination: 5-10 days
Days to Maturity: 90 days
Height: 12-24 inches
Spacing: 9-12 inches