Sweet Genovese Basil is a culinary delight and a kitchen essential! With
its lush green leaves and unmistakable fragrance, Genovese Basil adds a
touch of Italy to your garden and your dishes. This Italian variety is
prized for its aroma and distinct sweet flavor. Its bright green leaves
are tender, fragrant and have an attractive curvature. One of the most
popular basils, particularly for its use in pesto, the traditional
Genovese sauce. Renowned for its sweet and robust flavor, this
classic basil variety is the cornerstone of authentic pesto and a
must-have for any herb garden. Also Known As: Genoa Basil, Grand Basil, Classic Genovese Basil, Sweet Genovese Basil, Broadleaf Genovese Basil, Traditional Italian Basil, Aroma di Genova Basil, Culinary Genovese Basil, Pesto Genovese Basil. We ship in 1 business day. Shipped with USPS First Class Mail.
*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds. Planting Instructions:Soil Preparation:Remove weeds, large rocks, and litter from the planting area. Till the soil 8-10 inches deep and rake several times to break up large clods. It is best to do this when the soil is dry enough to not stick to garden tools. Loosening the soil will help the plant establish strong roots.Planting:Optionally, start indoors in containers 4-6 weeks before last frost. Keep seedlings >70F. Harden off then transplant to, or sow, in fertile, moist, well-draining soil in full sun after all frost passes in Spring and soil is >50F. Move the plants carefully from the pots or flats and set them in the transplant holes. Set the transplants slightly deeper that it had been growing, burying some of the stem in the ground. Pack the soil loosely around the plant. Leave a slightly sunken area around each plant to hold water. Water the plants after planting. Or, plant 1/4 inch in soil after danger of frost has passed in Spring in at least 70F temperature, well-draining soil. Seeds can be sown year-round in pots. Staking the plants can prevent them from collapsing in adverse weather. Pinch out leaves as you need them and remove flower heads to keep plants producing vigorous leaves.
Care During the Season:
Watering: Water plants moderately. If the soil moisture is low, water but avoid waterlogging soil.
Weeding: Keep plants free of weeds, which rob weak root systems of nutrients and moisture.
Insecticides:
Insecticides may be used to protect plants. Bt-based insecticides and
sulfur are organic options that can be used for prevention. Sevin is a
synthetic option. Sulfur also has fungicidal properties and helps in
controlling many diseases. Before using a pesticide, please read the
label and always follow cautions, warnings and directions.
Diseases: Disease
can happen in cloudy, damp weather. Check plants daily and treat with
an approved fungicide if diseases do appear. Neem oil, sulfur, and other
fungicides are available for use. Please always follow label
directions.
Harvesting:Basil is
harvested when flowering begins but the plant can be harvested at any
stage of growth. Trim often throughout the growing season to keep basil
plants bushy. Harvest whole plants by cutting plants 4-6 inches above
the ground.
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