Genovese Basil (Ocimum basilicum), also known as Italian Basil, is aromatic, flavorful, and prized in the kitchen, particularly for pesto. This variety thrives in warm temperatures and is easy to grow in pots, container gardens, or garden plots. Every seed purchase supports ...Genovese Basil (Ocimum basilicum), also known as Italian Basil, is aromatic, flavorful, and prized in the kitchen, particularly for pesto.
This variety thrives in warm temperatures and is easy to grow in pots, container gardens, or garden plots. Every seed purchase supports regenerative agriculture and restoration of wild spaces. Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last expected frost, or outdoors once the soil has warmed in late spring.
Basil is a warm-weather plant that grows best when temperatures are consistently above 60°F. Seeds generally take 5–10 days to germinate.