Genovese Basil herb seeds - Heirloom Untreated Open Pollinated

As you might have noticed we really prefer open pollinated heirloom seeds. :)

Genovese Basil seeds are easy to grow in a garden or on a patio in a pot. They also are delicious fresh with tomatoes or in a pasta sauce (pesto), and dried for the winter. This is a large-leafed basil with a deep fresh aroma. The plants grow to 18-24" and produce densely branched herb plants.

BASIL TIP: Whether you plant your herbs in containers or the garden, pinch the flower heads off as soon as you see them appearing as the flowers on basil plants toughen the leaves. Also, if you want a continuous harvest of basil throughout the summer, cut back a portion of the lplant (set them aside to dry if you cannot use them immediately) and watch as the plant continues to produce more basil.

Seed packets: 15, 25

Directions:
Start Indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost date in your growing zone. Harden plants and then transplant into garden. You can also directly sow herb seeds in the garden, but please wait until the soil reaches about 70 degrees F.

Days to Maturity: 30 - 45
Germination: 5 - 30 days days
Depth: 1/8"
Rows: 4 - 6" apart
Prefer Full Sun
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Our seeds are hand-packed in paper envelopes and the wax label paper is reused to reach zero waste as much as we can and protect the seeds.

FLAT RATES
Shipping & handling for seeds is $1.50 in a stamped envelope without tracking (no refunds).
There is an option to add tracking for a Flat Rate (up to 20 packets) of $3.95.

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We sell small batches because we think it's important to try a bunch of different types of seeds|palnts in your garden, and in your climate, to see what is beneficial.

Our seeds are harvested fresh every Fall when we make small batches to sell.
We also source fresh seeds for the year from local farmers, seed banks, and non-gmo organically grown suppliers.

THAT MEANS:
• Non-GMO
• USA grown
• Open-pollinated
• Untreated (no fungicides, pesticides, herbicides, etc.)
• Tested to meet the highest germination standards