Genovese Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

Plant 1 to 2 weeks after the last average frost date. There is nothing like the smell of basil. Place the Basil seeds in well drained soil with lots of organic matter. Genovese basil will not disappoint the basil lover. The edible flowers rice, mild vegetables, eggplant and many others. The Basil Genovese Italian, 'Ocimum basilicum', is widely grown in Italy. Genovese basil has a strong basil flavor and aroma and is a favorite for pesto. Bring one home, today. Basil is the smell of summer. It has a particularly strong fragrance and flavor making it excellent for almost any basil dish. * $1.79