AVAILABLE SEASONALLY
Ocimum b. Genovese
Annual Herb
Spread: 12-15 Inches
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Hardiness Zone: 8-10
- Shiny, cupped green foliage
- Strong aroma and taste
- Great on deck containers or windowsills
- Pinch continually to prevent blooming
A culinary must, this herb's shiny, cupped green foliage is prized for its strong aroma and taste in all Italian foods, fresh tomato salads and pesto. Genovese basil craves a sunny, warm garden spot and thrives in containers on a deck or a sunny kitchen windowsill. Continually pinching is very important to prevent blooming, which radically alters the taste of the plant and makes its flavor less desirable.