OSC Herb Seeds Basil Genovese Pkg.

Approximately 250 seeds/pkt (700 seeds/gram)

These annual Genovese Basil seeds are a great addition to any herb garden. You will make perfect pesto every time with this very popular basil variety! There is a very spicy taste just waiting to get out of the large, 5 cm (2″) long, luscious-looking dark green leaves. This variety is quite slow to bolt. 

Do not rush planting. As Basil loves warm soil and warm temperatures, it will languish if temperatures are below 15° C. Sow seed directly outdoors in a sunny site with average soil in late May and June. Plant seed 4 mm deep and 6 mm apart. Thin to 25-30 cm apart in the garden. Seed can also be started indoors in a soil-less mix 4-6 weeks before last frost date. Keep temperature at 21° C for the 7-10 day germination period, then grow on at the same temperature before hardening off and transplanting outside after the danger of all frost has passed.