Genovese Basil

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20 days for baby leaf harvest 45 days to full size harvest Ocimum basilicum

HEIRLOOM The essence of summer, pesto lovers unanimously hail Genovese the sweetest of all basils and we agree! Easy to grow in gardens, raised beds and containers, the deep green leaves of Genovese abound on glossy 2′ plants. We find it hard to have too much basil in our lives!

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Organic Genovese Basil

When to Seed: Direct sow after frost; or sow indoors ~4 weeks before last frost and transplant after frost. Succession sow each month until 2 months before final frost.

Direct Seed (recommended): Sow 2 seeds/inch, rows 12-18 inches apart.
Transplant: Sow 2 seeds per cell or soil block. Thin to 1 after true leaves emerge and harden off before transplanting.

 Full/Part Sun     Seed Depth: 1/8 inch     Days to Germination: 5-10 days at 65-75°F

Plant spacing after thinning: 8-12 inches

Days to Harvest: 45     Height: 2 feet

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