Ocimum, Basil, Sweet Basil 'Genovese Verde Migliorato'

Ocimumbasilicum

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ocimum (OSS-ih-mum)
Species
basilicum (bass-IL-ee-kum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hanover, Pennsylvania

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columbia, SC (Zone 8b) | July 2003 | positive

Am growing this variety of basil on my balcony in a container. It is sometimes called 'bush' basil because of its abundance of leaves, ve...Read More

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| June 2003 | positive

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

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