Basil, Genovese
Large shiny rich green leaves with a pungent aroma, sweet and savory taste. This is the variety often seen in grocery stores due to it's great flavor, ease or growing, and decent shelf life. Makes fantastic pesto and caprese, grow alongside heirloom tomato varieties. In hot climates, afternoon shade is essential. Great for container gardening and small spaces. Basil is expensive, grow your own!
Plant seeds just after the New Moon
50-75 days
~200 seeds
Large shiny rich green leaves with a pungent aroma, sweet and savory taste. This is the variety often seen in grocery stores due to it's great flavor, ease or growing, and decent shelf life. Makes fantastic pesto and caprese, grow alongside heirloom tomato varieties. In hot climates, afternoon shade is essential. Great for container gardening and small spaces. Basil is expensive, grow your own!
Plant seeds just after the New Moon
50-75 days
~200 seeds
Large shiny rich green leaves with a pungent aroma, sweet and savory taste. This is the variety often seen in grocery stores due to it's great flavor, ease or growing, and decent shelf life. Makes fantastic pesto and caprese, grow alongside heirloom tomato varieties. In hot climates, afternoon shade is essential. Great for container gardening and small spaces. Basil is expensive, grow your own!
Plant seeds just after the New Moon
50-75 days
~200 seeds