{"product_id":"basil-genovese-seeds","title":"Piccolo Basil Genovese Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenovese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIndoor: Feb–Mar\u003cbr\u003e\nOutdoor: Apr–June\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: 5–10 days\u003cbr\u003e\nHarvest: 40–60 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSow 1–3 cm apart, depth 0.3 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nThin to 3–5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSunlight: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, light and moist\u003cbr\u003e\nWatering: Regular watering, avoid overwatering\u003cbr\u003e\nFeeding: Light feeder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor a fuller plant, pinch out the top leaves regularly and remove any flowers to keep the flavour at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupporting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPollinators: Attracts bees and butterflies.\u003cbr\u003e\nPest control: Naturally repels aphids and mosquitoes, while supporting neighbouring plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beards \u0026 Daisies","offers":[{"title":"Seeds","offer_id":55475486982520,"sku":"W07736","price":2.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8970\/4482\/files\/73ac29b65b927cf97dd464d455c03bf2c994087d25b40378a7518e66526c57a0.jpg?v=1772037162","url":"https:\/\/www.beardsanddaisies.co.uk\/products\/basil-genovese-seeds","provider":"Beards \u0026 Daisies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}