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Genovese Basil Seeds – Heirloom Aromatic Culinary Herb

Genovese Basil Seeds – Heirloom Aromatic Culinary Herb

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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds on the soil surface and press lightly
Use fertile, well-drained soil
Keep soil consistently moist until germination
Place in warm, sunny conditions

How to Grow

Grow in full sun for best flavor
Water regularly without waterlogging
Pinch tips to encourage bushy growth
Remove flowers to extend leaf production

Tips

Harvest leaves frequently for better yield
Ideal for container gardening
Avoid cold temperatures

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Delivery is completed within 10-15 days from the date of order.
Tracking details are shared once the order is dispatched.
Secure, moisture-protected packaging for all seed orders

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Aromatic broad leaves

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Upright

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Summer

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Sweet

suitable-for

Suitable for

Indoor & Outdoor

About
Genovese Basil Seeds – Heirloom Aromatic Culinary Herb
seed-type

Seed Type

Heirloom

plant-type

Plant Type

Herb

Genovese Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a traditional Italian basil variety renowned for its fragrance and flavor. Widely used in Mediterranean cuisine, it grows quickly and produces lush foliage ideal for frequent harvesting. Suitable for pots and garden beds, this basil thrives in warm conditions and rewards gardeners with fresh leaves all season.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

N/A

plant-height

Plant Height

30–60 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

9–11

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

25–30 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

Surface sow

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Warm

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTIN
036000155495