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Genovese Basil
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!
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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