Plant Information
Everleaf Genovese Basil
Product Information
2022 HandPicked Vegetable & Herb BrochureBench Card
Download a Bench CardScientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
Common Name: Basil
Hardiness Degree: 50°F (10.0°C)
Blooming Season: Late Summer
Plant Habit: Columnar
Characteristics: Culinary Use
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Once a month
Spacing: 6 - 18" (15 - 46cm)
Height: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Width: 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: This late-flowering, full habit basil is perfect for any garden.
Robust Genovese flavor stands up to cooking.
Perfect for pesto and sauces.
Enjoy very large harvests of big basil leaves.
Herb Type : Genovese
Plant Habit : Compact, highly branched, late flowering, mounded, short internodes
Color : Medium Green
Suited For : Extended harvest multiple cuts, pot
Days to maturity from transplant : 30-45
- Flowers up to 8 weeks later than standard basil.
- This compact variety has short internodes and excellent branching, perfect for in-ground or container gardens.
- The robust Genovese flavour stands up to cooking – perfect for pesto and adding to sauce.