Super Sweet Genovese basil is a variety of sweet basil that's beloved by chefs and home cooks alike. This Italian heirloom basil is known for its extra-large dark green leaves and intoxicating fragrance. The leaves are tender and have a sweet, peppery flavor that's perfect for adding to salads, soups, and pesto. Especially pesto! As you might expect, Super Sweet Genovese is great for herb gardens and adding a delectable scent to mixed flower containers. Super Sweet Genovese basil is easy to grow in a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist, keeping your eye out for the first sign of wilting leaves. Feed regularly with a vegetable fertilizer. Pinching off flower buds as they appear will encourage bushier growth and more leaves for harvesting. Harvest regularly to keep producing those dish-elevating leaves. When harvesting basil, cut it back to about 1/4 inch above a node, which is where the branch meets the main stem. Be sure to leave enough foliage on your plant so it can continue to grow.
Includes 1 Super Sweet Genovese basil plant grown in a 6-inch nursery pot
An Italian heirloom basil known for its extra-large dark green leaves and intoxicating fragrance
The leaves are tender and have a sweet, peppery flavor
Great for herb gardens and adding a delectable scent to mixed flower containers