Basil 'Sweet Genovese' Seeds

Basil 'Sweet Genovese' Seeds

Basil 'Sweet Genovese' Seeds

Basil 'Sweet Genovese' Seeds

Basil 'Sweet Genovese' Seeds

Basil 'Sweet Genovese' Seeds

Basil 'Sweet Genovese' Seeds

Basil 'Sweet Genovese' Seeds

sweet basil seeds to grow and make fresh pesto.

The essential, aromatic, Basil. Sweet to taste with a delicate texture. Native to the Mediterranean, it has many culinary uses from pesto to savoury puddings; Basil runs the gamut in the kitchen.

why it's special:

Basil is said to be an anti-inflammatory for digestion and helps cleanse your skin from within.
Great for your garden health, repelling aphids and other garden pests.
Grows fast in containers and you can be enjoying fresh herbs.

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About sweet basil 'genovese'

Genovese basil is a variety of sweet basil that is native to Italy. Its vigorous, large leaves have a sweet, slightly spicy flavour. Genovese basil grows bright green, slightly crinkled leaves that can grow up to 8cm long. They are excellent for pesto, a caprise salad in the sun and other dishes that call for a big bunch of fresh basil leaves. In fact, Genovese basil uses are much the same as with any other sweet basil plant.

In The Records

Basil has been around for over 4,000 years. Throughout history, Basil was believed to have almost magical powers. It was used as an antidote for snake bites, and was believed to give strength during religious fasting.

Features	Perfect for pots, gourmet herb and direct sunlight
Locations	Window box, balconies, containers and garden beds
Effort Level	Looks after itself
Botanical Name	Ocimum Basilicum 'Genovese'
Other Names	Basil + Kiss-Me-Nicholas.
Plant Type	Annual
Pot Size	25 cm
Pet/Baby Safe	Yes.
Number of Seeds	300
Sowing Tips	Sow seeds directly in warm, damp well drained soil lightly covered. Keep in a sunny spot until germination.

sowing seeds early: tips for success

Get your green thumb on with these tips for sowing seeds early. By starting your planting ahead of schedule, you can have beautiful flowers and delicious veggies before you know it. But it's not just about timing - to give your seeds the best shot at success, you'll want to take some steps to avoid mishaps like damping off (a pesky fungal disease). So read on for tips on germinating, sowing se...

guide to sowing different types of seed

If you're wondering when and where to plant different seeds, this little guide should help you out. Don't be intimidated by sowing seeds, it's a pretty easy task once you get the hang of it. All you need to do is create the right conditions for them to grow. To make a seed germinate, you've got to make sure it's getting enough light, the temperature is just right, and there's enough moisture. ...

when to sow your seeds

Growing your garden from seeds is a great way to enjoy flowers in the garden and veggies for months on end without breaking the bank. Just remember that different seeds require different sowing times and methods, and some can be sowed gradually over several months to prevent running out of space and giving you a constant harvest. To ensure successful germination, make sure your seeds have the ...

germinating seeds indoors

By germinating seeds indoors, you’re able to control the conditions, start growing plants earlier in the season, saves sprouts from being killed off by a frost and help avoid the sprouts being eaten by garden pests.

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