Basil – Genovese

$4.50

From tomato sauce to pesto and even tea, there are a variety of uses for this sweet tasting, highly aromatic herb. Emily is a compact variety that stores well for longer periods. It is easy to grow and perfect for containers. This dwarf basil will grow to about 25 cm (10″).

Price is for seed packets. 1g +/-600 seeds per packet. Plants are available at store. 

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Description

Botanical name
Ocimum basilicum

Family
Lamiaceae

Spacing
1 per square foot

Depth
6 mm (¼”) deep

Requirements
Bright light indoors. Good ventilation for seedlings. Herbs do best in a hot, sunny spot. In these conditions they’ll make the highest level of the aromatic oils that give them their taste and aroma. They also prefer well-drained alkaline soil, pH 6-8.

Germination
Seeds will sprout in 5-7 days

Pests
Aphids and slugs. Aphids can be washed off with a strong jet of water. Slugs can be removed by hand. Basil is generally quite resistant when outdoors.

Timing
You can grow basil indoors all year. Start indoors in April / May for transplant to garden in June when the soil is warm.

Growing
Pinch tips for bushier growth when plant reaches about 15 cm (6″).

Harvest
75 days

Season
Warm, annual

Links
No sweat, ready in a few minutes home-made pesto recipe:
Basil Pesto