Basil, Genovese

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Description

Genovese Basil is often referred to as Italian Basil because it is a common ingredient used to add flavor to Italian food. Chances are that this is what you will find most prominently at your local grocery store or farmers’ market. This variety has dark green, shiny leaves that tend to curl under as the leaves grow in size. The plant will produce long stalks of small white flowers. In an herb garden, the flowers should be pinched off to promote more leaf growth. This variety tends to produce a very high yield of leaves, especially when the flowers are pinched. If you let the flowers bloom, the leaves will lose most of their flavor and the plant will go to seed and die off.

Additional information

Weight 0.000 oz
Latin Name

Ocimum basilicum 'Genovese'

Plant Type

Annual Herb

Care

Grows best in fertile, moist but well drained soil. Do not over water, especially when young.

Light Requirements

Habit

Upright, bushy habit.

Plant Height

18-24 inches

Plant Width

12-15 inches

Foliage

Large, dark green shiny, aromatic leaves.

Bloom

Tiny white flowers bloom late in the season.

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