Ocimum, Basil, Genovese Basil ~ 250 seeds
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
- Bloom Time
- Summer, Fall
Description
Ocimum basilicum
Certified Organic
Classic basil for pesto boasts excellent flavor and quality.
Hundreds of years ago, Genovese villagers selected this basil for making pesto. It features large, thick, deep green leaves on sturdy plants. Yes, you can make pesto with a food processor. But why not spend a half hour on some breezy, summery day making it the old-fashioned way with a mortar and pestle? (Ah, now you know where that word comes from!) No time for pesto tonight? Not to worry: this variety is also the ideal basil for stews, soups, and sautés. Buon appetito!
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Details
Hundreds of years ago, Genovese villagers selected this basil for making pesto. It features large, thick, deep green leaves on sturdy plants. Yes, you can make pesto with a food processor. But why not spend a half hour on some breezy, summery day making it the old-fashioned way with a mortar and pestle? (Ah, now you know where that word comes from!) No time for pesto tonight? Not to worry: this variety is also the ideal basil for stews, soups, and sautés. Buon appetito!
This variety is suitable for growing as a microgreen.
Growing Instructions
Direct sow after frost, or start indoors up to 1 month before last frost date. For young, tender basil plants, space 2" apart; for bigger, heartier plants space 8-12" apart. To have fresh basil the whole season, start in succession at one-month intervals. Pinch off tallest growth in order to keep basil from flowering; flavor becomes too strong once in bloom. Good for garden or container plantings.
Quick Facts
Days to Germination: 4-10 days
Days to Maturity: 68 days
Planting Depth: ¼"
Spacing in Row: 2-12"
Spacing Between Rows: 12-24"
Height at Maturity: 12-24"
Width at Maturity: 12"
Sun Preference: Full Sun
About the Artist
Art by Hazel Jarvis. A reverence for travel and tradition shines through Hazel Jarvis's works. Trained in botanical watercolor and traditional Japanese painting, she blends collage and paint to illustrate the Italian basil dish that took the world by storm.
More Information
| Brand | Hudson Valley Seed Co |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Organic Herbs |
| Common Family Name | Basil |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Bloom Time | Summer, Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 13" - 24" |
| Spacing Between Rows | 12-24" |
| Spacing in Row | 2-12" |
| Planting Depth | ¼" |
| Days to Germination | 4-10 days |
| Days to Maturity | 68 days |