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🌱Basil Sweet Genovese (Organic)
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Basil 'Sweet Genovese' is a classic heirloom variety beloved for its rich aroma, large tender leaves, and traditional Italian flavor — perfect for homemade pesto, salads, and summer dishes
Seed Information
- Plant Type Herb
- Organic Yes
- Growing Difficulty Easy
- Germination Time 5-10 Days
- Harvest Time 60-75 Days
- Best Season To Grow Spring, Early Sumner
- SunLight Needs Full Sun
- Water Requirements Medium
- Height Of Maturity 30-60 CM
- None GMO Yes
- UK Native No (Mediterranean)
Basil 'Sweet Genovese (Organic)
Basil 'Sweet Genovese' is a classic heirloom variety beloved for its rich aroma, large tender leaves, and traditional Italian flavor — perfect for homemade pesto, salads, and summer dishes ✅ PDF Download:
🌿 Growing & Care Guide
Basil 'Sweet Genovese' is the ultimate kitchen herb — fragrant, fast-growing, and packed with rich, sweet flavour. Perfect for pesto, salads, and summer dishes, it’s a must-grow for home gardeners, schools, and community growers alike.
🌿 Quick Facts
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Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
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Type: Tender annual
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Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
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Height: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
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Spacing: 8–12 inches apart
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Germination Time: 5–10 days
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Harvest Time: 60–80 days after sowing
🌞 How to Grow
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Start Indoors: Sow 6–8 weeks before last frost.
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Surface Sow: Lightly press seeds onto moist compost — do not cover.
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Warm & Bright: Keep soil at 20–25°C (68–77°F) and place in strong light.
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Transplant: After frost, plant in warm, well-drained soil or containers.
💧 Care Tips
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Watering: Keep soil moist, not soggy. Water at the base.
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Feeding: Light feeding every 4–6 weeks boosts growth.
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Pinching: Regularly pinch tips to encourage bushy growth.
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Container Friendly: Thrives in pots on patios or windowsills.
🌼 Growing Sustainably
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Pollinator Friendly: Flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects.
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Fast Growing: A great yield with minimal inputs — eco-efficient!
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Zero Waste: Use leaves fresh or dry them to preserve your harvest.
✂️ Harvesting
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Harvest when plants reach 6 inches tall.
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Always harvest from the top to stimulate new growth.
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Pick in the morning for best flavour and oil content.
Tip: Pinch off flower buds to extend leaf production.
❄️ End of Season
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Basil is frost-sensitive. Harvest fully before the first frost.
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Freeze leaves or make pesto to store flavour all year.
🌿 Big Flavour, Small Footprint
At Urban Harvests Co, Basil Sweet Genovese is a symbol of freshness, flavour, and sustainability. A tiny seed that delivers a powerful harvest — for your plate, your wellbeing, and the planet. 🌎💚
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