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2000 Genovese Basil Seeds for Planting - Italian Sweet Basil for Pesto, Heirloom, Non-GMO, USA Grown by RDR Seeds
$11.98
About This
- Classic Genovese Basil - Ocimum basilicum sweet basil with large glossy green leaves and classic Italian aroma for pesto, caprese, sauces, containers, and raised-bed herb gardens from seed.
- 2000-Seed Herb Value - More than a small packet for repeat sowings, backups, and sharing; under good conditions, 2000 seeds may support about 10-35 LBS of fresh leaf harvest across the season.
- Warm Start Method - Sow 1/8-1/4 in deep after frost when soil is warm, or start indoors in individual starter pots or seed-starting cells 4-6 weeks early; germinates in 5-10 days, then transplant gently.
- Pinch For Leaves - Grow in full sun, keep evenly moist, and space 8-12 in for bushy 18-24 in plants; pinch tips and flower buds often for steady kitchen cuts; annual herb for USDA zones 2-11.
- Waterproof Packet Guidance - Heirloom Non-GMO USA grown seeds arrive in a waterproof packet with printed planting directions; includes basil seeds only, not live plants or fresh herbs.
Overview
- Indoor/Outdoor Usage : Indoor, Outdoor
- Brand : RDR Seeds
- Material Feature : GMO Free, Heirloom
- Color : Green
- Special Feature : Container Friendly, Open-Pollinated, Warm-Season Herb
- Expected Blooming Period : Summer to Fall
- Item Weight : 4.54 g
- Sunlight Exposure : Full Sun
- Unit Count : 2000 Count
- Expected Planting Period : Spring