Buy Genovese Basil seeds NZ –

Looking to make your own delicious home-made pesto?
Grow your own Genovese Basil from seed, for the taste of Italy at home!

Sweet Genovese basil an annual heirloom herb from Genoa, Italy. Originating from the pesto capital of the world, it is known as the classic Italian basil. It is characterized by its large, darker- green leaves and pungent aroma. It’s a favorite for culinary use, in sauces, salads, and particularly, in pesto!

Sweet Genovese Basil is classically made in to pesto sauce, crushed and blended with oil and flavours. Great in mediterranean salads, pasta or pizza sauces. Can also be dried or frozen for use through cooler seasons.

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Buy Genovese Basil seeds:
This pack of Basil seeds contains 50 seeds in a composable zip-lock bag, along with instructions to sow.
Also includes a plant specific info sheet; with planting tips, growing care, flowering / harvest seasons.

• SEEDS:
  50
• SOWING TIME:
  Late spring
• HARVEST TIME:
  Sweet Genovese basil grows through the warmer months, pick leaves when needed.
  Regular picking / pruning creates a bushier habit.
• CLIMATE:
  Grown as an annual summer herb, Sweet Genovese Basil will thrive in full sun and well-drained soil.
• BOTANICAL NAME:
  Ocimum basilicum
• TYPE:
  Heirloom, Open Pollinated
• LIFECYCLE
  Summer annual

Buy Genovese Basil seeds NZ, and download our free Garden Journal: Plants & Seeds Record and create a booklet to paste/keep your seed info in one place.