Probably one of the best-known basil varieties, genovese basil is the essential ingredient in pestos and pesto soups. This Italian heritage variety has dark green leaves of about 5 cm and is tender and tasty, but a little slower to bloom. A classic!
R32.00 incl VAT
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Germination conditions:
When to sow:
Sowing technique: in pocket
Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the plants if space is available or keep only the best plants.
Transplanting outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):
Distance in the garden:
Height of the plants: 45 to 60 cm
Soil: rich and well drained
Exposure: sunny
Days to harvest (from sowing): 65-70 days, but younger leaves can be harvested (after +/- 25 days). To stimulate the branching of the plant and delay the flowering, harvest the basil shoots by pinching the heads of the stems with your fingers.
Weight | 0.01 kg |
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Dimensions | 1 × 1 × 1 cm |
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