Professional Growing Information 
Very easy to grow. Chopped and added to margarine make grilled bread taste great. Great chopped and added to enough fresh tomaotes, slivered onions and peppers quicly sauteed in olive oil and poured over before serving.
Genovese Basil Ocimum basilicum
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 18" - 2'
Spread: 10" - 14"
Height: 46cm - 61cm
Spread: 25cm - 36cm
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Details
18 - 24 Inches10 - 14 Inches10 - 14 Inches46cm - 61cm25cm - 36cm25cm - 36cmFeatures
Harvest sprays of leaves by cutting stems just above two new sprouting lateral branches to get lush regrowth.
Fragrant FoliageFoliage InterestHeat TolerantCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cmSpacing:10 - 14 Inches 25cm - 36cmSpread:10 - 14 Inches 25cm - 36cmFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Grown for FoliageHardiness Zones:9a, 9b, 10a, 10bWater Category:AverageUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses Notes:adding lavishly to rice dishes, poultry, fish, potatoes and vegetables, dressings or marinades.
Maintenance Notes:Easy Care.
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2 Reviews
524321Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.-
Judy, Pennsylvania, United States, 13 years ago
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Used last year for different dishes and loved it fresh when ever I needed.
Delia, Indiana, United States, 13 years ago
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