Genovese basil seeds are the very best Italian pesto variety of basil. This is the traditional Italian heirloom variety of basil. It has shiny, large, almond-shaped leaves have a more pronounced flavour, and stores well if chopped and frozen in ice cube trays. Pinch growing tips for bushier plants that grow to 60cm (24") tall. Basil is a heat loving tender annual plant that requires good drainage and ample moisture during hot weather. If flowers develop, either save the resulting seeds or separate them from the plants and sprinkle over pasta or salads. Basil flowers are highly attractive to honeybees and other wild pollinators.
Basil can be planted as a companion to tomato plants. It is said that basil improves the flavour of tomatoes.
Details
Botanical Name
Ocimum basilicum
Common Name
Genovese Basil
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Leaf
Edible Harvest Period
Summer
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Seasoning
- Drying
- Preserves
Fruit Colour
- Green
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Average to Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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