Basil Genovese seeds 1g

Basil Genovese seeds 1g

Overview

Basil Genovese seeds 1g is supplied for home growing. Basil ‘Genovese’ is a classic Italian basil variety loved for its intense aroma, lush green leaves, and rich Mediterranean flavour. Widely regarded as one of the best basil varieties for cooking, it is ideal for fresh pesto, tomato salads, sauces, soups, pasta dishes, and seasoning meat or fish.

Key Features

• Ocimum basilicum.
• Basil ‘Genovese’ is ideal for herb gardens, raised beds, greenhouses, containers, and patio growing, making it a fantastic choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
• Planting Outdoors: June
• Best Grown In: Beds, pots, containers, greenhouse, herb garden
• Culinary Uses.
• Fresh pesto.
• Tomato salads.
• Soups & sauces.
• Pasta dishes.
• Meat & fish recipes.
• Preserving cucumbers & tomatoes.
• Mediterranean cooking.
• The aromatic leaves are excellent fresh or dried and pair especially well with tomatoes and summer vegetables.
• 1g seeds.
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Sowing Instructions

• This highly productive herb grows beautifully from seedlings and thrives in warm, sheltered locations with fertile soil. Its fragrant leaves can be harvested continuously throughout summer and enjoyed both fresh and dried.
• Sowing Time: April onwards
• Sow seeds in April under cover or in a greenhouse. Once seedlings are established and frost risk has passed, transplant outdoors into fertile soil in a sheltered sunny position. Regular harvesting encourages bushier plants and continued leaf production.

Growing Conditions and Care

• Position: Warm, sunny & wind-protected spot
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil

Harvesting and Use

• A must-have herb for every kitchen garden, Basil ‘Genovese’ combines incredible flavour, strong growth, and easy cultivation for a rewarding harvest all summer long.

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
• Plant Type: Annual Herb
• Pack size: 1g

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