Seed Collection: Italiano Classico (Genovese) Basil
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Genovese Basil is perhaps the most famous sweet basil variety in the world. Known for its use in pesto, the best Genovese Basil is said to be grown in western Genoa, Italy. So, why is Genovese Basil so special? Its round leaves are dark green and appear more matte than those of its shinier cousin, Common Basil. The taste is also more ‘matte’, if that makes sense – the basil flavour is more concentrated and is somehow less sweet. What is certain is that Genoese people take their beloved baxaicò (as they call it) and their pesto very seriously; Genovese Basil has even gained DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) status from the Italian Government.
PLANT SIZE
Height 40 cm
Width 20 cm
CONTAINER SIZE
Height 20 cm
Width 20 cm
SOWING
Indoor Feb-Mar
Outdoor Apr-June
TIMING
Germination 5-10 days
Harvesting 40-60 days
SPACING
When sowing 1-3 cm; Depth 0,3 cm
When thinning 3-5 cm
GROWING
Sunlight Full sun to partial shade
Soil Well-drained, light and moist soil
Watering Regular watering, not overdone
Feeding Light feeder