Plant Information
Super Sweet Genovese Basil
Product Information
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Download a Bench CardScientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
Common Name: Sweet Basil
Plant Habit: Columnar
Characteristics: Culinary Use, Scented Foliage
Water: Heavy
Fertilize: Once a week
Spacing: 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)
Height: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Width: 10 - 14" (25 - 36cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Italian basil has extremely tender, fragrant, extra-large, dark green leaves and is superb for pesto. Start early indoors or outside after all danger of frost. Fragrant plants are great for herb gardens or adding scent to mixed combinations.
Large-leafed Italian Genovese type. Very productive.