Basil Genovese (Hortus Sementi | 250g)
₦3,980.00
The most commonly used basil variety for making pesto, you can harvest these leaves as soon as they are large enough to consume. Genovese basil is also known as “Sweet Basil” and a common ingredient to all Italian dishes. The leaves are spoon-shaped, glossy, and a dark green shade. It grows best in organic-rich and well-drained soil and is an easy-to-grow annual herb that thrives in areas that remain above 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Description
Basil Genovese Hortus Sementi is a popular variety of basil known for its aromatic leaves and sweet, slightly peppery flavor. This variety is particularly prized for making traditional Italian pesto, but it is also versatile in a wide range of culinary applications.
Uses
Basil Genovese Hortus Sementi: The peak flavor experience is fresh from the garden and used soon after, though it retains its unique flavors and aromas well when made into pesto and frozen. Drying is the last resort, as it loses most aromatic oils. But we have found that basil dried from your garden is so much more flavorful than commercial-dried basil.
Basil Genovese Hortus Sementi Companion Planting
Basil does well with asparagus and helps tomatoes overcome pests insects and diseases while improving the growth and flavor of both. It is best to grow the shorter basil plants alongside or parallel to the tomato plants instead of among them in their shade.
Peppers – sweet and hot – like basil alongside them, as do beans, beets, cabbage, and eggplant. Herbs that are like basil nearby are oregano and chamomile.
Basil repels mosquitoes and most flies, so keep a couple of planted pots near doorways and entrances.
Common rue and sage are antagonistic to basil, so don’t plant them near each other.
Basil Genovese Hortus Sementi Growing Tip
When basil starts to flower, it will stop growing leaves – so pinch the flower heads off to encourage new leaf growth.
Quick Tip Planting Guide:
Depth to Plant
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Spacing Between Plants |
Days to Germinate (Sprout)
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Germination
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Planting Season |
Plant Height |
Plant
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No. of Plants per sq. ft.
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| 0.25 inches deep | 10″-12″
apart |
14-21 days | 65-85
degrees |
after last frost | Up to 3 feet tall | Up to 3 feet wide | 1 |
Additional information
| Weight | 4.6 kg |
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