Genovese basil
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| Sweet basil | |
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| Genovese basil | |
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| Genovese basil | |
| Scientific Classification | |
| Species: | Ocimum basilicum |
| Plant Data | |
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| Min germination temp: | 10°C (50°F) |
| Max germination temp: | 15°C (59°F) |
| Germination time: | 8 days |
| Time to transplanting: | +41 days |
| Time to harvesting: | +53 days |
| Mature height: | 45cm (18in) |
| Mature spread: | 30cm (12in) |
| Soil type: | Loam |
| Ideal pH range: | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Sow depth: | ⅓cm (⅛in) |
| Sow spacing: | 1cm (½in) |
| Growing plant spacing: | 25cm (9in) |
| Growing row spacing: | 25cm (9in) |
| References: | [1][2] |
Genovese basil is a cultivar of Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil). It is one of the most popular basils for culinary use, particularly for use in pesto, the traditional genoese sauce.
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