500 Seeds Genovese Basil Sweet Italian Herb Garden Planting Ocimum basilicum

Genovese basil is a classic sweet Italian basil prized for its large, tender, aromatic leaves and robust flavor. A staple culinary herb, it grows vigorously in warm conditions and delivers abundant harvests for pesto, salads, sauces, and everyday cooking. Its compact, bushy habit makes it well suited to garden beds, raised planters, and containers alike.

Genovese basil offers broad, glossy green leaves with a rich sweet aroma, ideal for fresh culinary use and traditional recipes. It performs best in full sun with consistent moisture, rewarding steady harvesting with lush regrowth and reliable yields across the season. Pinch back flower buds to keep foliage tender and production high.
Species: Ocimum basilicum
Variety: Genovese
Type: Annual herb
Plant Habit: Upright, bushy
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile, moist
Days to Harvest: 60 to 75 days
Zones: 4 to 10
Germination: 5 to 10 days at 65 to 75F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly cover, keep moist
Spacing: 8 to 12 inches apart
Notes: Pinch flower buds to encourage leaf growth