{"product_id":"italian-genovese-basil-seeds","title":"Basil Seeds - Italian Genovese","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is nothing like the aroma of basil in the summer! Genovese has the traditional fragrance and flavor, making it excellent for almost any basil dish, especially pesto. One of the most useful herbs, it also has beautiful, edible flowers. In a warm, sunny window, basil can grow indoors in the winter! A good container variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily:\u003c\/b\u003e Laminaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Basil (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalinterests.com\/blogs\/sowing-guides\/basil-sow-and-grow-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNative:\u003c\/b\u003e Probably Africa, but in cultivation for so long that it cannot be verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e Frost-sensitive annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExposure:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 18\"–24\" tall, 10\" wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVariety Info:\u003c\/b\u003e Large, dark green almond-shaped leaves. This is the true Italian pesto basil from the Genoa area of Italy, pesto capital of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAttributes:\u003c\/b\u003e Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to Sow Outside:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 65°–85°F. \u003cem\u003eSuccessive Sowings:\u003c\/em\u003e We recommend 3 or 4 successive sowings every 3 weeks after initial sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to Start Inside:\u003c\/b\u003e RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Transplant when your nighttime temperatures are above 50°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDays to Emerge:\u003c\/b\u003e 5 – 10 Days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e ¼\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e A group of 2 seeds every 12\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThinning:\u003c\/b\u003e When 2\" tall, thin to 1 every 12\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Interests, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52458468671777,"sku":"736210060274","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/7741\/1873\/files\/6027w_Basil-Italian-Genovese-ORG_7bed60cd-b860-45bc-b1ff-1911fa3f5bab.webp?v=1773870962","url":"https:\/\/shop.bonsaibluenv.com\/products\/italian-genovese-basil-seeds","provider":"Bonsai Blue Garden Market \u0026 Dayton Valley Turf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}