Basil - Genovese

Growing Instructions for Basil - Genovese

<div class="ExternalClass2FCC92AD4AF44D8BBDE7A5703D5104DF"><h2></h2><h3><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>Planting <br></h3><ul dir="" style=""><li><h4>Sow or transplant February through April or late August through September </h4></li><li><h4>Plant seeds ¼” deep. </h4><br></li></ul><h3>Sun<br></h3><ul dir="" style=""><li><h4>Morning sun; provide afternoon shade in hot months. </h4><br></li></ul><h3>Water<br></h3><ul dir="" class="" style=""><li><h4>Keep soil evenly moist; avoid waterlogging. <br><br></h4></li></ul><h3>Soil<br></h3><ul dir="" style=""><li><h4>Well‑drained soil enriched with compost.<br><br></h4></li></ul><h4> </h4><h3>Care</h3><ul dir="" class="" style=""><li><h4>Pinch tips to encourage bushy growth </h4></li><li><h4>Remove flower buds to keep leaves tender <br></h4></li></ul><h3>Harvest<span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span><br></h3><ul dir="" class="" style=""><li><h4>Begin when plants reach 6–8” tall </h4></li><li><h4>Pick often to promote new growth</h4></li></ul><p><br></p></div>

Fragrant, medicinal, culinary (pesto!), basilico genovese originated in the Liguria region of Italy.

https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/Seed Library/Plants/SL_Basil-Genovese_web.jpg

1438

Printable Growing Instructions for Basil - Genovese	Printable Growing Instructions for Basil - Genovese	<i class="fa-duotone fa-solid fa-print" style="--fa-primary-color: #1f3252; --fa-secondary-color: #1f3252;"></i>	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/Seed Library Growing Instructions/Basil-Genovese_Growing-Instructions_SeedLibrary.pdf				New Window
Instrucciones imprimibles para el cultivo de Albahaca Genovesa	Instrucciones imprimibles para el cultivo de Albahaca Genovesa	<i class="fa-duotone fa-solid fa-print" style="--fa-primary-color: #1f3252; --fa-secondary-color: #1f3252;"></i>	https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/Seed Library Growing Instructions/Basil-Genovese_Spanish_Growing-Instructions_SeedLibrary.pdf				New Window