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Genovese Basil, 4" plant

Genovese Basil, 4" plant

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  • 10-12 weeks mature
  • Certified Organic
  • Full Sun (6+ hrs/day) recommended
  • Ships as a 4" plant

Growth Timeline

  • Growing Season: Most herbs and flowers have a peak growing season that starts in Spring and extends through Fall. Some herbs, such as parsley and cilantro, continue to thrive outside of these seasons. Most herbs can survive year-round. However, they will be dormant during the mild winter months.
  • First Harvest: Herbs grow slower and can take 1-2 months to get to a harvesting stage. Take frequent cuttings once reaching this point for the longevity of the plant.
  • Final Harvest: Herbs will last easily through a season. Many varieties are perennials and will become dormant in the winter before popping back into action in the spring.

Growing Zone

Genovese Basil, 4" plant grows best in zones 9, 10, and 11, but may do well outside that range as well.

Most Herbs prefer warmer temperatures and will be dormant or grow very slowly in the winter. There are different edible floral varieties that grow throughout the seasons. Be aware of the extreme temperature ranges in your region:

COLD CLIMATES

  • If you live in a location where the temperatures dip below freezing, then you will want to wait to grow herbs until night temperatures are in the 50's consistently.
  • On the occasional dips into the 40's or 30's, you can cover your seedlings with a sheet overnight.

WARM CLIMATES:

  • Herbs do just fine in the heat!

To find out what extreme temperatures your location experiences, check out the USDA zone for your region.

More Herb & Floral Tips

Watering: Herbs don't need as much water as lettuce and leafy greens. In fact, most varieties like to dry out in between watering.

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About this plant

Genovese Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is the gold standard for Italian cuisine, prized for its large, dark green, and incredibly fragrant leaves. This classic heirloom variety offers a sweet yet peppery flavor profile essential for authentic pestos and Caprese salads.

Our professional-grade basil is grown with an organic heritage to ensure a nutrient-dense harvest. It is ideal for sunny kitchen gardens or patio pots, providing a vigorous growth habit and high leaf yield throughout the warm season.

  • Culinary Essential: The premier choice for pesto, sauces, and fresh garnishes.
  • Aromatic Foliage: Intense clove-like scent that fills the garden air.
  • Fast Growing: Rapidly produces large, succulent leaves for frequent harvesting.
  • High Yield: Robust branching provides a continuous supply of greens.
  • Organic Heritage: Grown naturally for the purest flavor and health benefits.

These 4" healthy live plants thrive in full sun with regular water needs.

We take great care to ensure our seedlings are healthy and well-established before they’re shipped. We pre-germinate the organic seeds and grow herbs up to 10-12 weeks before shipping them as young plants. Seedlings typically arrive within 1-4 days. For more information, see our shipping policy.

No Time to Plant?

We'll handle the planting for you! Select the "Pre-Plant" checkbox on your seedlings in the cart, and they will arrive already rooted in soil and biodegradable bags, designed to fit perfectly into your Planted Wall or container pots.

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