Basil: Genovese Seed

Description

Why grow Genovese basil?

Classic Genovese basil with aromatic leaves and full flavour—ideal for pesto, pasta and summer salads.

At a glance

• Packet: 800 Organic Basil Genovese Seed [approx]
• Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum
• Germination rate: 99%
• Seed origin: Netherlands
• Sow: March to August
• Harvest: May to October

How to grow

Using seedling modules or small pots, sow a pinch of Basil seeds in each pot and lightly cover with compost. When the seedlings develop their first set of true leaves, transplant them into bigger pots or to their place in the garden, once the risk of frost has passed. Harvest leaves as required, but make sure to pick above the bottom two true leaves, so the plant can re-grow. Don’t be shy about harvesting Basil, as this will help it to grow more vigorously. Basil does not do well in the cold, it will likely start to die off after the first frost of autumn or winter when grown outdoors. It will do best grown in a greenhouse or cold frame. Basil seeds can also be planted and grown all year round inside on your window sill.