Basil Genovese Seed Packet | Seedmart Australia
Basil Genovese Seeds
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Basil Genovese Seeds

$3.99$49.99

  • Grow as a herb or microgreens.
  • Large leaf Italian variety.
  • Aromatic & sweet flavour.
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Basil Genovese Seeds

  • Traditional, Italian variety.
  • Relatively slow to bolt.
  • Large leaves (up to 8 cm).
  • Great for pesto and tomato dishes.

How to Grow Basil Herbs

  • Space plants  30 cm.
  • Space rows: 30 – 50 cm.
  • Sowing depth: 0.5 cm.
  • Soil temperature: 18 – 35 degrees Celsius.
  • Maturity: 60 – 80 days.
  • Tropics: Plant all year.
  • Subtropics: Aug – Jan.
  • Mild climate: Sept – Dec.
  • Frost & cold climate: Sept – Jan.
  • Keep well watered. Moist, well-drained soil.

Sowing Period for Basil Genovese

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Arid
Cool
Sub-Tropical
Temperate
Tropical

Additional information

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Product Specifications

  • Botanical name: Ocimum Basilicum
  • Variety: Genovese (heirloom).
  • Non-GMO.
  • Open-pollinated.
  • No chemical treatment.
  • We do not ship to Tasmania due to quarantine restrictions.