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Basil Sweet Genovese Seeds

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Elevate Your Culinary Creations with Basil Sweet Genovese Seeds 🌿

Unlock the essence of authentic Italian cooking with our Basil Sweet Genovese Seeds. Renowned for its tender, extra-large dark green leaves, this Italian variety is your go-to herb for crafting the perfect pesto, infusing your dishes with a burst of fresh, aromatic flavour.

🌟 Features & Benefits:

  • Tender & Fragrant Leaves: Experience the rich, unmistakable aroma of Genovese basil. Its tender leaves are ideal for a variety of culinary delights, from sauces to salads.
  • Perfect for Pesto: The extra-large, dark green leaves are specifically chosen for making pesto, bringing the true taste of Italy to your kitchen.
  • High Yield: With each seed pack containing approximately 3,500 seeds, you can enjoy a continuous supply of fresh basil all season long.
  • Versatile Growing: Suitable for growing from spring to autumn, whether in a garden bed or a sunny windowsill pot, ensuring you always have fresh herbs at your fingertips.

🌞 Growing Information:

  • Sowing Time: Spring to Autumn
  • Position: Full Sun
  • Sow Depth: 0.5 cm
  • Spacing: 40 cm
  • Germination: 7 to 14 days
  • Days to Harvest: 60 to 90 days
  • Height: 45-60 cm

🌱 How to Grow Your Basil Sweet Genovese:

  1. Sow Seeds: Sow your seeds 0.5 cm deep in well-drained soil, ideally from spring to autumn.
  2. Sunlight: Ensure your basil enjoys full sunlight for the best growth and flavour.
  3. Harvest: Begin harvesting in 60 to 90 days, just in time to add fresh basil to your summer recipes.

🍃 Bring Authentic Italian Flavours Home!

Imagine the satisfaction of creating homemade pesto with basil you've grown yourself. With Basil Sweet Genovese Seeds, it's easier than ever to add a touch of gourmet to every meal. Perfect for both beginners and experienced gardeners, these seeds are a must-have for anyone who loves fresh, vibrant flavours.

Plant Information

Plant Type: Herb

Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum

Growing Information

General Sowing Time: Spring to Autumn

Position: Full Sun

Sow Depth: 0,5 cm

Spacing: 40 cm

Germination: 7 to 14 days

Days to Harvest: 60 to 90

Height: 45-60cm

Seed Quantity

5g raw seed: Approx 3 500 seeds

20g raw seed: Approx 14 000 seeds

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