Herb, Genovese Italian Basil

Genovese Basil a very popular and versatile traditional Italian favorite.  Produces dark green leaves that are 2-3 inches long. The plants grow uniform in size  24-30” tall as compact bushes and is slow to bolt. Genovese Basil is a sweet basil that thrives with regular watering and will continue to grow until the first frost.  Ocimum basilicum Germination Time - 8-14 Days Days to Maturity - 60-90 Days Seed Depth - 1/4” Plant Spacing - 15-18” Height - 18-30 in Spread - 10-14 in Soil - Rich, well-drained Leaf/Fruit Color - Green leaves Exposure/Light Requirement - Full Sun Pests/diseases: Japanese beetles, slugs and aphids CLASSIFICATION:  Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Non-Gmo, Annual Open pollinated means this plants flowers are fertilized by bees, moths, birds, bats, and even the wind or rain. The seed that forms produces the same plant the following year. All heirlooms are open pollinated, but not all open pollinated plants are heirlooms. Only a small fraction of the plant world is co