Ocimum, Basil, Sweet Basil 'Sweet Genovese'

Ocimumbasilicum

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ocimum (OSS-ih-mum)
Species
basilicum (bass-IL-ee-kum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Capistrano Beach, California

Laguna Beach, California

Menifee, California

Raymond, Maine

North Billerica, Massachusetts

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Elgin, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

Ore City, Texas

Volga, West Virginia

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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sun city, CA (Zone 9a) | January 2013 | positive

Love this basil! easy to grow, tastes wonderful, our hot summers do not bother it.

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North Billerica, MA | January 2009 | positive

i no i started it really early -- but i can't wait to taste it

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(Zone 7b) | May 2006 | positive

I love and grow all different sorts of basils, but this is the best tasting and most versatile, imo. If I could only grow one variety of...Read More

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