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Basil Large Genova Green organic

Name: Basil Large Genova Green organic
Brand: Norseco
SKU: NOR-69-1119-701
Price: 3.49 CAD
Availability: InStock

Latin name Ocimum basilicum

Quantity per packet About 100 seeds

Product information

Product
identification

Latin nameOcimum basilicum

FamilyLamiaceae

TypeHerb

CycleAnnual

Quantity per packAbout 100 seeds

Code produitWHPER-0008

Product
description

Basil Seeds 'Large Genova Green' (Ocimum basilicum) – offered by WH Perron

Basil 'Grand Vert' is a classic organic variety and highly prized for its intense fragrance and versatility in the kitchen. Its large green leaves are ideal for enhancing salads, sauces, pestos and Mediterranean dishes. This herbaceous plant is easy to grow and adapts equally well to growing in pots or in the ground. Robust and adapted to warm climates, it brings a touch of freshness and aroma to any vegetable garden or urban garden.

Plant height : 40 to 60 cm
Spread : 30 cm
Quantity per packet : 100 seeds
Companion plants : Ground cherry, okra, tomato, pepper, chili pepper, eggplant
Enemy plants : Potato

Cultivation method :

Sow seeds indoors from March to April in a warm, bright location. Transplant young plants to the garden or into pots when the risk of frost has passed, usually in late May .

Prefer rich, well-drained, slightly moist soil for optimal growth.

Place basil in full sun to encourage abundant leaf production. Harvest regularly, pinching off leaves at the base to encourage branching and delay flowering. To prolong its use, store leaves fresh, dried, or frozen.

Add 'Grand Vert' basil to your garden to enjoy fresh, intense flavors all season long and enrich your dishes with a Mediterranean touch.

Sowing
guide

Sowing periodMarch to April indoors, then transplant after all risk of frost

Sowing depthOn the surface, without covering

Germination temperature21 to 24 °C (70 to 75 °F)

Germination time5 to 10 days

Soil
and care

ExposureSun to partial shade

Soil

Rich, well-drained and slightly moist

Watering

Regular

Container
growing

true

Bloom,
harvest
and garden

Garden use

fresh cooking, pesto, container gardening, herb garden

Bloom period

Summer

Harvest

Continuous harvesting from summer

Size
and facts

Height40 to 60 cm (16 to 24 in)

Spread30 cm (12 in)

Planting
partners

Good companions

ground cherry, okra, tomato, bell pepper, chili pepper, eggplant

Avoid planting with

potato

The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.