Descending from sweet basil, Italian Genovese basil has a traditional fragrance and flavor, making it great for any classic Italian dish, especially pesto, or food needing some extra flavor. With its extra-large, dark green leaves, Genovese basil produces a strong aromatic taste and lush greenery to liven up your home. They can grow up to 2-3 feet high in the late summer and fall and will provide an abundance of basil for all of your culinary needs!
Italian Genovese Plant (Suggested Donation $3)
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Full sun
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Heat loving
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Can be grown almost anywhere (can thrive in a pot)
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if planting outside, be sure to wait until temperatures stay above 50 degrees F and acclimate gradually
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Plant 4-8 in. apart
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Water once every 4-6 days in spring and fall, and 2-4 days in summer (they enjoy a moist environment)
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In winter, reduce watering and move inside
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