Basil, Sweet Genovese

Italian Basil For Cooking With

Sweet Genovese is a large leaved variety of Italian Basil. This aromatic herb is perfect for cooking with and goes extremely well with tomatoes,garlic and in homemade pasta sauces and pestos. Sweet genovese is the most commonly grown basil variety, it originated in the Mediterranean region but is now grown around the world. It grows particularly well in containers.

Best grown under cover or indoors.

Sowing

Sow basil in a rich and well drained soil in full sun or partial shade after danger of frost has passed. 

Harvesting:

Sweet Genovese basil should be harvested before the flowers have opened. Store in a cool dark place until dry.