{"product_id":"basil-genovese-seeds","title":"Basil ‘Genovese’ Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003eBasil ‘Genovese’\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/i\u003e), the world-renowned Italian heirloom heirloom variety considered the gold standard for traditional pesto and Mediterranean cooking. Famous for its extra-large, glossy dark green, cup-shaped leaves, Genovese basil infuses garden beds and culinary dishes with an intensely fragrant, sweet clove-and-anise aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eBred for high leaf production and continuous harvests, this fast-growing warm-season annual thrives in sunny kitchen gardens, raised beds, and windowsill pots. Unlike coarser basils, 'Genovese' retains its sweet, non-bitter flavor throughout the warm months, making it an indispensable companion to fresh vine-ripened tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, pasta sauces, and summer salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthentic Italian Flavor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sweet, aromatic leaves with classic clove notes—the ultimate pesto variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAbundant Leaf Production:\u003c\/b\u003e High-yielding plants produce dense clusters of large, tender cupped leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEssential Garden Companion:\u003c\/b\u003e Enhances the growth and flavor of neighboring tomato and pepper plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePollinator Favorite:\u003c\/b\u003e Beautiful purple-tinted white flower spikes attract beneficial bees when left to bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVersatile Sowing Options:\u003c\/b\u003e Thrives in garden beds, raised planter boxes, and indoor sunny windowsills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eGrowing Information (Australia):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/i\u003e 'Genovese'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Warm-season Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Upright, bushy branching annual (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003eNon-vining\/Bushy herbal foliage\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSowing Season:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperate\/Cool (e.g., Victoria, Tasmania):\u003c\/b\u003e Spring to Early Summer (start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow after soil warms to 18°C+).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubtropical:\u003c\/b\u003e Late Winter through Autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTropical:\u003c\/b\u003e Year-round (grow in well-draining, partially shaded positions during high mid-summer heat).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSun Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Sun (requires 6–8 hours of direct warmth daily; appreciates light afternoon shade in extreme inland heat).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e 3mm–5mm deep (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003eCover lightly; seeds need warm, moist soil and light warmth to break dormancy\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 25cm–30cm apart between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 45cm–60cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGermination Temp:\u003c\/b\u003e 20°C–26°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/b\u003e 7–14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSeed to Bloom\/Harvest Time:\u003c\/b\u003e 60–75 days to full maturity (harvest individual leaves from 40 days).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGardener’s Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Pinch out the central growing tip when plants reach 15cm tall to encourage lush, multi-branched bushy growth. Water at the base of the plant in the morning to keep foliage dry and prevent fungal mildew. Pinch off flower spikes as they appear to direct energy into sweet, continuous leaf production throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSorry we can not send seeds to W.A\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 seeds \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gatherer Forager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67608420974865,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4323\/7905\/files\/Basil_sees_Australia.png?v=1790812588","url":"https:\/\/www.gathererforager.com\/products\/basil-genovese-seeds","provider":"Gatherer Forager","version":"1.0","type":"link"}