Basil - Genovese

Italian Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Annual

Classic Genovese Italian Basil
Plant Spacing: 8-12 inches
Sun Preference: Full sun
Companion Plants: Plant alongside tomatoes to enhance flavor and repel pests like aphids and whiteflies. It also complements herbs such as parsley, oregano, and thyme, creating a diverse and aromatic garden bed.
Growing Information: In zone 7, plant out after all danger of frost has passed. Provide consistent moisture and fertilize lightly, compost works great!. Harvest leaves regularly to encourage bushy growth. Harvest the top ⅓ of the main stems on your plant, basil will continue to grow out/up from the lower nodes.