Organic Basil Genovese - West Coast Seeds
- North America Wide Shipping
- Flat Rate Shipping on Seeds
- Secure Payment & Checkout
- In stock, ready to ship
- Backordered, shipping soon
Ocimum basilicum
- Pesto basil from Italy
- Shiny, large leaves
- More pronounced flavour
- Very best for pesto
- Certified Organic
Genovese organic basil seeds are the very best Italian pesto variety of basil. This is the traditional Italian heirloom variety of basil. It has shiny, large, almond-shaped leaves that have a more pronounced flavour, and store well if chopped and frozen in ice cube trays. Pinch growing tips for bushier plants that grow to 60cm (24") tall. Basil is a heat-loving tender annual plant that requires good drainage and ample moisture during hot weather. If flowers develop, either save the resulting seeds or separate them from the plants and sprinkle over pasta or salads. Basil flowers are highly attractive to honeybees and other wild pollinators.
Basil can be planted as a companion to tomato plants. It is said that basil improves the flavour of tomatoes.
0.5g (Approx. 324 seeds)
Canada Shipping
All regular packaged seed* orders have a flat rate shipping fee starting at $5.85 for Letter Mail shipping and $14.85 for Expedited Shipping.
*Some Bonus Packs, Sprouting Seeds, Bulk packs, Sprinkle Bags, and Sprinkle Cans will only be available with Expedited Shipping due to larger packaging and weight.
US Shipping
All packaged seed orders have a flat rate shipping fee of $8.75 USD
All US seed orders will use the Tracked Packet USA shipping option from Canada Post. This shipping option is tracked and insured. Shipping times vary depending on its destination but are typically delivered within 4-7 business days.