Piccolo Basil Genovese Seeds

Genovese Basil is the classic sweet basil — famously used in traditional pesto and treasured in its homeland of Genoa. With broad, dark green leaves and a rich, concentrated flavour that’s less sweet than common basil, it’s the variety serious cooks reach for.

Perfect for pots, windowsills and kitchen gardens, it grows quickly and generously — giving you fragrant leaves in as little as 40–60 days. Pinch often for a bushy plant and a steady supply of beautifully scented foliage.

Sowing:
Indoor: Feb–Mar
Outdoor: Apr–June

Timing:
Germination: 5–10 days
Harvest: 40–60 days

Spacing:
Sow 1–3 cm apart, depth 0.3 cm
Thin to 3–5 cm

Growing conditions:
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, light and moist
Watering: Regular watering, avoid overwatering
Feeding: Light feeder

Care tip:
For a fuller plant, pinch out the top leaves regularly and remove any flowers to keep the flavour at its best.

Supporting:
Pollinators: Attracts bees and butterflies.
Pest control: Naturally repels aphids and mosquitoes, while supporting neighbouring plants.

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