Description: Customers please read our new small seed order shipping policy: Recently USPS has increased their shipping prices which has caused us to have to charge and additional charge for shipping, everybody know there's really no such thing as FREE Shipping. Many seed sellers price their offerings low and ship the product in a simple letter envelope with no tracking which is perfectly fine but the problems we incur is that USPS either mishandles the letter sometimes the seeds are damaged even though we do everything we can possibly do to prevent this from happening and we do so for our customers and your satisfaction is our #1 concern. So our only solution on our end is simple. We are going to let you, the customer decide upon checkout. You will have 2 choices: #1 in a package with tracking for 3.99 and no additional charge for any additional packets or: #2 you may choose the economy way in a letter envelope and no tracking for .99 and no charge for any additional packets and we cannot be responsible for any lost orders or damage that might occur along the way. We own and operate Fresno Seed Co. and are professionals at what we do, by the way we handle and store our seed & ship it to our customers. We are fully licensed and registered seed sellers in the state where we reside, all our seeds comes from some of the best suppliers anywhere in the world today. We have been selling products on several 3rd party channels to include our own web site for many years and ship worldwide We hope you take it all in consideration when choosing a genuine seller no matter whom you may choose to buy your products from. Be sure to check our shop for other types and varieties of premium seeds and many other high quality products our prices are priced competitive and fair I'm sure you will agree. Basic InfoLatin Name:Ocimum basilicumGenovese Basil Color:Rich, dark green Genovese-style leafGenovese Basil Flavor:Classic savory, non-sweet, cultivarGrowing InfoDays to Maturity:60 (90 days for seeds)Days to Germination:5-10Seeding Depth:1/2"Row Spacing:9-12"Plant Height:12-24"Growth Habit:Tender leaf and bushy shrubSoil Preference:Consistently moist, fertile, well-drainedTemperature Preference:65-80°FLight Preference:Full sunOtherPlant Width:9-12"Pests and Disease:Susceptible to rot and mildew in overly saturated, heavy, and poorly drained soil. Basil does not have too many pests or insects and is generally seeded in the garden to help minimize pests.How to Grow Genovese Basil Herb from SeedBasil is a warm-weather crop grown both indoors and out. For earliest starts, begin indoors 6-8 weeks prior to final frost. Plant 4-6 seeds .25” deep per cell or 3-4” apart in the garden in moderately moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Germinates in 5-10 days, thinning back to 1-2 plants per pot or every 9-12” in the garden as true leaves establish. Harden off seedlings if transplanting outside. Harvest, prune, and pinch regularly to encourage growth.Keep soil moist but not saturated as basil is susceptible to overwatering, mildew, and mold.Genovese Basil in the Herb GardenBasil plants are popularly grown indoors just as readily as they are planted outdoors in containers, planters, and the garden bed. Most varieties of basil are native to the reliably wet, humid tropics of southeast Asia and Africa and still require the same consistently moist conditions for a flavorful and booming harvest.A member of the mint family, culinary basil grows, habits, and looks very similar to garden mint. Yet unlike mint, the basil plant has more diverse varieties in color and flavor such as Cinnamon, Lemon, Licorice, and Spicy. Native to much of Asia, basil thrives in many temperate climates with regular moisture and no extremes in heat or cold.As basil is a natural insect repellent, this larger-sized basil variety also makes an ideal companion plant. Place your Genovese Basil in a container near your tomatoes in the summer for bold flavor, better growth, and to help prevent pests.Harvesting Genovese Basil HerbPruning the plants before they set flowers will keep the plant producing fresh leaves throughout the season. Prune about once a month. A shot of liquid nitrogen fertilizer, at pruning time, if your soil is not particularly fertile, will help the plants recover. Eat basil often and dry or freeze leaves throughout the summer. Make your final harvest before the first frost of fall, as the plant will not survive the cold.Vigorous, tall-growing, large-leaved basil is a must in any pesto. Can grow up to 2' tall with leaves 1-2" wide. During the summer when we have a surplus of basil we will make our pesto, freeze it in ice cube trays and then remove them to store in a freezer container. This is a perfect way to get pesto even during the dreariest days of winter.
Price: 2.75 USD
Location: Fresno, California
End Time: 2025-01-03T05:48:06.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.5 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Herbs
Common Name: Basil
Brand: Fresno Seed Co.
