Italian Genovese Organic Basil

$3.00

This is the classic Italian Genovese basil but bred to be less tall, more densely packed with fragrant leaves, and superior disease and downy mildew resistance. Organic. F1 Hybrid.

JOY MAX QUALITIES:

  • This is the true Italian pesto basil from the Genoa area of Italy, pesto capital of the world.

  • Smells incredible. Freshly cut it fills your whole kitchen with fresh aroma

  • The perfect summer herb. Add to pastas, make endless caprese salads & pesto, and even elevate frozen pizzas!

  • Plants produce large, 3–4", dark green, glossy, heavily cupped leaves

  • Edible Flowers: Use the flowers in any recipe that calls for basil, or to garnish drinks, salads, soups, pasta, and desserts. Flavor is of intense basil.

  • Good container variety

This is the classic Italian Genovese basil but bred to be less tall, more densely packed with fragrant leaves, and superior disease and downy mildew resistance. Organic. F1 Hybrid.

JOY MAX QUALITIES:

  • This is the true Italian pesto basil from the Genoa area of Italy, pesto capital of the world.

  • Smells incredible. Freshly cut it fills your whole kitchen with fresh aroma

  • The perfect summer herb. Add to pastas, make endless caprese salads & pesto, and even elevate frozen pizzas!

  • Plants produce large, 3–4", dark green, glossy, heavily cupped leaves

  • Edible Flowers: Use the flowers in any recipe that calls for basil, or to garnish drinks, salads, soups, pasta, and desserts. Flavor is of intense basil.

  • Good container variety

Planting Information: Start transplants indoors 6 weeks prior to planting out or direct seed once temps are 70º.

Direct seed (recommended): Plant seeds 1/4” deep, 2-3 seeds per inch. Firm soil over the seeds. Thin to a final spacing of 8”-12” apart to produce healthy, full plants.

Transplant: Sow indoors 6 weeks prior to setting out. Plant 1/4” deep and keep at 70ºF (21ºC) for best germination. Transplant to the field when seedlings have 3-4 sets of leaves.

Ocimum basilicum PLANT HEIGHT: 18-24” PLANT WIDTH: 12" SEED SPACING: 8" SEED DEPTH: 1/4" PLANT SPACING: 14-18" GERM: 5-10 days IDEAL TEMP: 65-70°F (18-21°C) DAYS TO MATURITY: 74 SOIL: Moderately rich, moist LIGHT: Full / Part Sun