Genovese Sweet Basil, Heirloom, Organic

Genovese Sweet Basil is probably the herb most of us look forward to. It pairs with so much and nothng really tastes like summer as much as basil and tomatoes. This variety is grown for fresh eating and for pestos.  Plants grow 18-24" and produce densely branched plants when harvested regularly. Do not let it go to seed to keep producing fresh leaves. Can be chopped and frozen in olive oil for winter use. Annual.

Characteristics: 

• Top Selling Herb
  
• Organic 
  
• Height is18-24 inches
• Sweet, fragrant leaves
• 100+ Seeds

Instructions - Our preference is to start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. You can also sow seeds outdoors when soil is warm and temperature does not drop below 65°F. We prune plants regularly to keep them from seeding. 

• Sow 1/8" deep
• Germination 5-25 days
• Thin to 6-8: a piece.