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Container Friendly
Days to Maturity: 68
Full Sun
Approximate Seed Count: 500
AnnualOcimum basilicum. Genovese basil is a popular Italian variety known for its large, aromatic leaves and sweet, slightly peppery flavor. This herb is a staple in Mediterranean cuisine, especially prized for making authentic pesto. It is easy to grow in containers to use in cooking all year. It is great for not only outdoor gardens but also greenhouse and aquaponic growing.
Genovese Basil
I grow every seed of all my basils in 2025 and am so happy to say it grew deliciously well so that I’m enjoying it in various ways this winter!
Fast shipping, well packaged, great seeds
Planted this Genovese basil expecting “pretty good.” What I got was that smell—the instant, unmistakable basil aroma the moment I brushed the leaves. Germination was quick, plants filled out fast, and the leaves were thick, cupped, and deeply green.
The first harvest went straight into pesto, and it tasted like the basil I remember, not the watered-down version so many seeds produce.
Tender, fragrant, no bitterness. This is the basil that makes you want to grow more.
My seeds from MI did very well this yr...good germination and nice healthy plants...only thing I've had trouble with is radishes if anyone has any tips. Ohio Valley.
I am very happy with my heirloom seeds. I cannot wait to germinate them.
Started my seeds on 12/31/25. I’ve had almost 100% germination and the onion seedlings are a couple of inches tall at this point (1/9/26). Looking forward to a great harvest!
Grew these last year, so I bought more seeds! they were awesome, very prolific and tasted great!!
I started them early....did waterjug winter seed starts .. they did very well....grew up to be nice sturdy plants, bearing lots of fruit! Thank You!!
Wonderful seed
