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Basil Seeds - Everleaf Genovese

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Medicinal
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects
Microgreens
Edible

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Ocimum basilicum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 30 to 45 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching
  • Compact
  • Mounding

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 18 to 24 inches

COLOR

  • Green

Evergreen Genovese Basil is your go-to for leaves that retain their robust flavor through the cooking process. Leaves are generally two to three inches long, cupped and glossy. Evergreen Genovese Basil is considered a compact variety, growing no more than 18 to 24 inches high. This tidy plant is actually bred for continual harvesting, so pinch away as needed and watch as more leaves appear throughout the season.

  • • Bred for continual harvesting
  • • Flavor stays true through cooking
  • • Intermediate resistance to downy mildew and fusarium

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 50 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Basil Planting Guide to learn more.

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Basil Seeds - Everleaf Genovese

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Basil Seeds - Everleaf Genovese FAQs

Is Everleaf Genovese Basil resistant to animals or disease?

Everleaf Genovese Basil is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma. It also shows resistance to Downy Mildew and Fusarium, meaning it's less susceptible to these under normal growing conditions — though resistant isn't a guarantee against them in every case.

What is the flavor profile of Everleaf Genovese Basil?

Everleaf Genovese Basil has a flavor profile described as sweet, slightly pepper, and notes of clove and anise.

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