Seeds, Genovese Basil Organic
Seeds, Genovese Basil Organic
Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
Common Name: Sweet Basil
Plant Habit: Columnar
Characteristics: Culinary Use, Scented Foliage
Water: Heavy
Fertilize: Once a week
Spacing: 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)
Height: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Width: 10 - 14" (25 - 36cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Italian basil has extremely tender, fragrant, extra-large, dark green leaves and is superb for pesto. Start early indoors or outside after all danger of frost. Fragrant plants are great for herb gardens or adding scent to mixed combinations. This Italian variety has extremely tender, fragrant, extra-large, dark green leaves. It is superb for pesto. Gardeners can start it early indoors or outside after all danger of frost. Great for herb gardens or adding scent to mixed combos. It should be harvested regularly to keep producing tasty leaves.