BASIL-SWEET GENOVESE
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Ocimum basilicum
Basil Genovese is an annual native to India, Africa & Asia. A frost tender low-growing herb. The plant has a strong, pungent sweet smell. Can be grown inside in pots in winter. As the plant develops, pinch out the top to encourage bushy growth. Pick off flowers to encourage more growth. One of the most popular herbs. Of all the basils to grow, Basil Genovese is one of the best.
SKU: HBA-SG
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| Germination Time (Days) | 7 - 14 |
| Maturity Time (Days) | 140 - 180 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 6 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 25 - 40 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | - |
| pH | 5 - 6.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | 18 - 35 |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Raise Seedlings |
| Seed Preparation | - |
| Plant Height | 45 - 60 cm (18 - 24 inches) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Summer |
| Temperature Range | 20 - 30°C (68 - 86°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Raise seedlings |
| Soil Type | Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature | 20 – 25 °C (68 – 77 °F) |
| Seed Preparation | No specific preparation required; direct sowing works well |
| Sowing Depth | 0.5 cm (0.2 inches) |
| Plant Spacing | 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 inches) |
| Row Spacing | 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 inches) |
| Watering | Regular, consistent watering; avoid letting the soil dry out |
| Germination Time (Days) | 5 - 10 days |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 60 - 90 days (start harvesting leaves 6–8 weeks after sowing) |
| Good Companion Plants | Tomatoes,Peppers,Chives,Marigolds |
| Bad Companion Plants | Rue,Thyme,Fennel |
| Pests | Leafhoppers,Aphids,Cutworms,Slugs and Snails |
| Diseases | Downy Mildew,Bacterial Leaf Spot,Root Rot |
| Seeds per pack | 290 |
| Min temperature (C) | 20 |
| Max temperature (C) | 30 |
BASIL-SWEET GENOVESE
$3.50
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