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BASIL Genovese - OCIMUM basilicum
Stock: Available
SKU Code: V 7
Family: Lamiaceae
Characteristics: Annual culinary herb
Seed per packet: Approx 200
Seed per gram: Approx 680
This Italian ‘pesto’ basil is powerfully flavoured and authentic basil with large leaves. Has the reputation of being the best pesto basil available.
A must to have in the kitchen where it compliments many different cuisines Wonderfully.
Culinary uses include but are not limited to Pesto, tomatoes, soups, vegetables, seafood, meat, poultry, eggs, rice, tea and cheese.
Easy to look after, slow bolting and great to grow in pots or containers.
The flavour of basil is reduced when flowers appear, pinch out the buds to encourage new leaf growth.
Grow notes:
Tropical: Spring-summer-autumn
Temperate: Spring to early autumn
Cold: Spring to early autumn
Sow: 3mm deep
Best sown direct in growing position, thin to 20cm apart
Plant space: 20cm
Row Space: 20cm
Germination: 6-10 days
Maturity: 6 weeks
We now stock a range of Propagation Accessories including the popular Aquamiser Propagation Kits, Pots, Native and Forestry Tubes, Trays, Labels and more.
We can only ship these items to Australian locations, international customers please request shipping quotation prior to purchasing.
