Heirloom Genovese Basil Herb (1g)

Fancy growing your own Genovese Basil? Use our 100% heirloom and non-GMO seeds.

• Fresh basil? Absolutely! Toss it in salads or spice up your favorite dishes.
• Want it for later? Just dry the leaves and store.
• Our seeds stick around. They're good for over 5 years in storage.
• They're open-pollinated, too. Plant, harvest, and replant, year after year.
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Herb: Heirloom Genovese Basil Planting Instructions

Basil grows best in full sun. Plant the basil in fertile soil 1/4 inch deep and 18 to 24 inches apart. Plant only after all chance of frost has passed, as this warm weather herb is vulnerable to even mild frost.

Make sure basil plants have a steady supply of moisture and warm soil. Doing so requires a balancing act with mulch. In cool areas, wait to mulch until the soil temperature has reached the mid-60s Fahrenheit.

Once the summer heat is in full swing, add mulch sooner. Grow time is 85 days.

Herb: Heirloom Genovese Basil Harvesting Instructions

Basil is most colorful when it's fresh. It's best to harvest the leaves just as flower buds begin to appear. You can harvest the entire plant every 3 weeks.

Did You Know This About Genovese Basil?

Basil and tomatoes work together in more than just a Caprese salad. When you plant these crops near each other, the basil repels mosquitoes and whiteflies while the flavors of both plants are enhanced!