Genovese Basil, Culinary Herb Seeds
Genovese Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a highly productive and aromatic herb, renowned for its large, sweet-smelling leaves that are perfect for making fresh basil pesto.
Whether you’re growing it indoors, outdoors in containers, gardens, or raised beds, Genovese Basil can be a versatile and rewarding addition to your culinary herb garden.
Key Features of Genovese Basil
Flavor Profile: Sweet, aromatic with a hint of spice.
Culinary Uses: Essential for basil pesto, fresh salads, pasta dishes, and as a garnish for various meals.
Plant Characteristics: Large, glossy leaves; grows up to 18-24 inches tall.
Using Genovese Basil
Basil Pesto: Blend fresh basil leaves with garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil to make classic pesto.
Salads: Add fresh basil leaves to caprese salad or mixed greens.
Pasta Dishes: Stir chopped basil into pasta sauces or sprinkle over pasta dishes as a garnish.
Garnish: Use whole or chopped basil leaves to garnish pizzas, soups, and sandwiches.
Benefits of Growing Genovese Basil
High Yield: Capable of producing a large quantity of leaves with regular harvesting.
Versatility: Can be grown in various settings, including indoors, containers, gardens, and raised beds.
Flavorful: Adds a distinctive, aromatic flavor to a wide range of dishes.
Seeds Per Packet
100mg | Approximately 67 Seeds |
500mg | Approximately 335 Seeds |
1g | Approximately 670 Seeds |
2g | Approximately 1340 Seeds |
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