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Basil Genovese Seeds - Sweet Italian Heirloom - Great Flavor and Aroma

Name: Basil Genovese Seeds - Sweet Italian Heirloom - Great Flavor and Aroma
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Grow Your Own Flavorful Sweet Basil Italian Genovese Seeds

Experience the rich, aromatic delight of Sweet Basil Italian Genovese Seeds, the preferred variety for gardeners and chefs alike. Known for its large, glossy leaves and sweet flavor, this heirloom basil is a must-have for any herb garden or kitchen windowsill. Perfect for pesto, caprese salads, and countless Italian dishes, Genovese basil brings authentic Mediterranean flavor straight to your table.

Why Choose Our Genovese Basil Seeds?

Our non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds produce vigorous plants with exceptional flavor and aroma. Unlike other varieties, Genovese basil is slow to bolt in heat and maintains its sweet taste without turning bitter. Each packet contains 200 premium seeds - enough to plant a 40-foot row or multiple containers.

Key Features:

Superior Flavor: Large, tender leaves perfect for fresh eating and cooking
Heat-Tolerant: Slower to bolt than common basil varieties
Versatile: Ideal for gardens, containers, and companion planting
Quick Growth: Ready to harvest in just 55 days
Medicinal Benefits: Natural anti-inflammatory with digestive benefits

Growing Tips for Success

For best results, plant your Sweet Basil Italian Genovese Seeds in rich, well-draining soil after the last frost. Sow seeds 1/4" deep and thin seedlings to 12-18" apart. Keep soil moist and provide at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. Frequent trimming encourages bushier growth and delays flowering.

Culinary & Health Benefits

Beyond its incredible flavor, Genovese basil offers numerous health benefits. Use fresh leaves to make antioxidant-rich pesto, or dry them for year-round seasoning. This medicinal herb supports digestion, reduces inflammation, and even helps relieve headaches.

Start your herb garden today with these premium Genovese basil seeds and enjoy fresh, homegrown flavor all season long!

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Easy to grow, great for pesto and caprese salads

I grow your basil seeds every year, they are easy to start from seed and grow into nice bushy plants that we harvest all summer long to use to make caprese salads (when the tomatoes start to ripen), as well as pesto. I like to make a big batch of pesto, then freeze "pucks" of it in a muffin tray to store in a container in the freezer for some summer flavors all winter long. These seeds always have great germination. I also like to let a couple of basil plants bloom as the pollinators love the blooms and they are pretty, too!

This Basil is great for growing in front of a window in the winter!

I started these in a sunny window on my desk, and they are growing great, I can pluck a few leaves off for topping pastas or pizza. Easy to grow. I plan on starting more basil plants in the early spring to plant outside. But for now their cheerful green leaves are a nice site in the heart of winter. :)

Wonderful Basil Seeds

Great addition to any herb garden!

Amazing flavor, easy to grow!

I absolutely love this Basil! It smells heavenly, and made some amazing batches of spicy pesto. I like to make Hatch Chile pesto with some roasted chile, basil, olive oil and walnuts. It's amazing! The plants also look beautiful in pots and in my garden, I plant it where ever I can so we can enjoy lots of fresh basil all summer. The more you prune it, the more basil you get!

Great Basil

My husband received a pack of these seeds from a friend last year. He tried them out and they produced some of he best basil we have ever eaten. Highly recommend!!

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Basil Genovese Seeds - Sweet Italian Heirloom - Great Flavor and Aroma

Basil Genovese Seeds - Sweet Italian Heirloom - Great Flavor and Aroma