Genovese Basil

Seed Count: Approx. 300 seeds Days to Maturity: 68 Days Description: Genovese basil is a classic Italian heirloom, perfect for a bomb A** pesto.  Like seriously, if you like a good pesto, this sweet basil is the basil for you.  Its large, aromatic, dark green, 3 inch leaves are tender and delicious.  Basil loves warm weather, and this variety is slow to bolt, as long as you pinch off the blooms as they form.  It's always a must in my garden.  Plus, it's pretty fuss free, and super prolific.  Genovese Basil will produce densely branched plants, if trimmed regularly.  The flowers are delicious in teas, as a garnish, or in salads.  I also like to dehydrate them with my basil leaves and add it to my dried basil seasoning.  This variety grows about 2-3 ft. tall. Mint2Grow Tip:  I like to plant my basil between my tomato plants.  It makes a good defense against hornworms, and I've noticed significantly less of them when I do this.  Basil makes for a delicious tea by itself, which is kind of