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BASIL 'LARGE SWEET GENOVA' HEIRLOOM SEEDS

$6.66 AUD $6.00 AUD

  This is the quintessential Italian pesto basil, with a flavour that is sweet and peppery. Genovese basil was first bred in the Northwest coast of Italy, specifically the port town...

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Description

 

This is the quintessential Italian pesto basil, with a flavour that is sweet and peppery. Genovese basil was first bred in the Northwest coast of Italy, specifically the port town of Genoa. This is the preferred pesto basil for serious culinary types and is an incredibly easy to grow and adaptable variety, making this an excellent variety for home gardeners

When to Plant

Zone 1: September – January

Zone 2: September – February

Zone 3: Anytime

Zone 4: Anytime

Spacing: 20 – 25cm         

Depth: 0 – 1cm     

Position: Full sun

Soil: Free Draining with plenty of compost

How to Plant: Early in the season sow in trays, however once sufficiently warm sow directly into the garden near your tomatoes. Plant two seeds in each hole and water in. Keep moist, not wet, until germination.

Companion Plants: Tomatoes

Approximate no. of seeds: 200

Note: We source all of our seeds locally and in small batches to ensure they remain at their maximum viability for germination

 

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Simon W. (Brisbane, AU)
Basil seeds

I am just about to pop some of these seeds today as the weather has not been very favourable. But I have no doubt they will be fantastic!

Thank you for the kind words! We're so happy to hear that you'll enjoy our Basil 'Large Sweet Genova' Heirlooms seeds.