Herbs – Basil – Genovese

4001  Ocimum basilicum

Annual. 45 days baby, 70 days mature.
Grown in Italy since the Roman times, it started conquering the world by the 19th century.
Grows to about 24″ tall with bushy habit. Leaves are bright green and aromatic.
Pruning growing tips before flowering makes for bushier plants.
Symbol of Italian cuisine, Genovese basil is the authentic basil variety for pesto.

~500 seeds/packet