About Sweet Genovese, Gustoso
68 days. Large, spoon-shaped leaves are fragrant and delicious. “Gustoso” is Italian for “tasty.” Bred specifically for container production with good mildew resistance. This is our first year selling basil as seeds. Once the soil has warmed up, sow weekly through mid-July. Open-pollinated.
About Basil
Great for tea, pesto, salads, and dressings. Remove flowers for best-tasting leaves, or keep them to feed the bees and butterflies. These tender perennials are native to sunny, warm Mediterranean climates and will not withstand frost. Water regularly and provide good drainage. Don’t plant outdoors until late May. Note: It's a good idea to vary where you plant basil each year because it's susceptible to fungal diseases that accumulate in soil over time. Rotate your crops!
