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Ocimum basilicum 'Genovese Verde Migliorato'

 
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Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Ocimum (OSS-ih-mum) (Info)
Species: basilicum (bass-IL-ee-kum) (Info)
Cultivar: Genovese Verde Migliorato
Additional cultivar information: (aka Genovese Green Basil)

3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Annuals
Herbs

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Aromatic

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive roof57mi On Jul 3, 2003, roof57mi from Ludington, MI (Zone 6a) wrote:

Am growing this variety of basil on my balcony in a container. It is sometimes called 'bush' basil because of its abundance of leaves, very useful if you love pesto!!!

Positive troy On Jun 13, 2003, troy from Hanover, PA (Zone 6a) wrote:

large, succulent, flavorful leaves. great for market and pesto. also flowers may be eaten

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Hanover, Pennsylvania



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