Basil - Genovese - (600 seeds)
Sweet Genovese Basil is a popular variety of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) known for its intense sweet and aromatic flavor, making it synonymous with Italian cuisine and pasta dishes. It is a favorite herb for containers or gardens, originating in Italy and producing vigorous, large leaves with a sweet, slightly spicy flavor. The bright green, slightly crinkled leaves can grow up to 3 inches long and are excellent for dishes like pesto and caprese salad. Genovese basil is slow to bolt in extreme heat and does not become bitter with age, making it a preferred variety of sweet basil. It is an essential ingredient in Italian cooking and is often used to make pesto. The plant prefers a site with rich, fertile soil and at least six hours of sunlight each day. Sweet Genovese Basil is also commonly used in Italian pesto and pairs well with fresh tomatoes.
Average seeds/weight per pack - 600/0.75g.
