{"product_id":"genovese-basil-heirloom-seeds","title":"Genovese Basil, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGenovese Basil — The Quintessential Italian Pesto Basil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenovese Basil is the most popular heirloom basil in the world — and for good reason. It is the quintessential Italian basil pesto, prized for its bold, sweet yet spicy flavor and the intense, heady aroma that fills the kitchen the moment you tear a leaf. Vigorous plants grow 24–30 inches tall and produce an abundance of extra-large, 2–3-inch glossy dark green leaves that are the gold standard for fresh pesto, Caprese salads, pasta, and any dish that calls for fresh basil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn intensely scented strain of sweet basil with slightly hairy leaves and beautiful purple flowers — excellent as a fresh market herb and a garden showpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Genovese Basil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe quintessential pesto basil\u003c\/strong\u003e — the variety Italian cuisine was built on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra-large 2–3\" glossy dark green leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e — tender, fragrant, and abundant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBold, sweet, yet spicy flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e — intensely aromatic, far superior to grocery store basil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous 24–30\" plants\u003c\/strong\u003e — prolific producers through the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful purple flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e — ornamental as well as culinary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — save seed year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost, or direct-sow outdoors after the frost danger has passed. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in fertile, well-draining soil. Transplant or thin to 12–18 inches apart in full sun. Water consistently but avoid waterlogging. Pinch flower buds as they appear to extend the harvest season and keep leaves at peak flavor. Harvest leaves regularly for best production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–30 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 inches, glossy dark green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–18 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePesto, Caprese, pasta, fresh eating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden's success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"0.5 g  \/ 200 Seeds","offer_id":41712359014534,"sku":"85-821-2026+","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7610592902_5g5u.jpg?v=1770130509","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/genovese-basil-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}