Product Description
Organic Genovese Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
An Italian basil bursting with sweet, brilliant flavor. Delicious in pesto, salads, marinades, and sauces. Hardy and easy to grow. Valued for its anti-inflammatory properties and often used as a digestive aid. A terrific companion plant for tomatoes and peppers.
- 200 seeds minimum
- Germination: 7-10 days
- Maturity: 60-80 days
- Direct sow in full sun 1/4” deep after last frost or start indoors 5-6 weeks prior to last frost. Harden off seedlings before transplanting.
- Basil prefers well-drained soil.
- Space plants 8” apart; space rows 18-24” apart.