I've been curious and tried all the other varieties of Basil over the years but the flavor of the Genovese is the one that makes the best Pesto and Thai Salad Wraps. I grow up to 30 plants every year even though I have a small garden. I've grown them in small buckets, in the flowerbeds and always next to the tomatoes. My adult children and I get together and have a pesto party right after harvesting the garlic the 2nd week of July. We make enough to freeze for ongoing use. My daughter throws it over her pasta for dinner my mother likes to make tea from the basil leaves and I always add it to my homemade spaghetti sauce. Some people prefer the Italian but I love the Genovese.

Not only does this basil taste great, it was prolific enough to provide both of my professional chef sons with basil throughout the summer, and I still had enough to dry for winter. As always, migardener’s germination rates are the best I’ve encountered.

Makes great pesto!

Purchased this basil last year and it was fantastic for eating fresh and for making into pesto. Looking forward to planting more this year!

My favorite basil! I love the strong flavor and aroma. Germination has been good as well.