Description
Herb Genovese Basil #4025
Ocimum basilicum, Genovese is the best variety for pesto! Plants are strong producers of dark green, glossy leaves and are exceptionally tender texture and distinctive sweet flavor excellent in sauces and cooking. 10 – 12″ plants. 18M seeds/oz. Excellent for processing · Field or containers 68 days
100 seeds+/pkt
Start seeds indoors before last frost or direct seed after risk of frost has passed. Plant 1/2″ deep in moist, rich well draining soil with a soil temp of 21degrees Celsius. Germination takes 8 to 14 days. Basil requires warm soil to germinate and once germinated it requires lots of sun and warmth. Harvest frequently to keep your plants producing and pinch off flowers to prolong harvesting.
Cochrane Family Farm is a Certified organic family farm that follows permaculture practices to continually improve the soil. We do not use any chemical sprays or other chemical inputs and only grow hand tended heirloom varieties of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. We do not grow any vegetable or herb hybrids. Because of these practices our seeds are well adapted and vigorous.
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Herb Genovese Basil #4025
