BASIL

Genovese (Italian Large Leaf)

(Ocimum basilicum)

Popular Italian pesto variety, large dark green leaves, spicy fragrance and taste, bush 60-80cm.

Seed count: 600/g

Basil planting information:

When To Plant In Australia

Tropics:All YearSubtropic:Aug-JanMild:Sep-DecCold/Frost:Sep-Jan

Seed Sowing

Plant space cm:20-25

Row space cm:30-50

Depth cm:0.5

Best soil temp:18-35 °C

Sow after frost:Yes

Other Info

Number of seeds per gram:500-1000

Average days to maturity:70-84