{"product_id":"basil-genovese","title":"Basil, Genovese (Sweet Basil)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenovese Basil\u003c\/strong\u003e, also called Sweet Basil, has large, tender, fragrant leaves and sweet, spicy anise flavor. The best basil for pesto. The flower spikes dotted with tiny white edible flowers make a delicate garnish or salad addition. This heat-loving herb is a reliable producer and all-around great Italian basil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenovese Basil is a classic! It's prized for being sweet with undertones of a spicy flavor. You can't beat its aroma. These plants grow anywhere from 18\"-24\" inches and is the variety of choice for making pesto and adding to pizzas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse it in pesto, pasta and pizza sauce, Caprese salad, antipasto, curries, cocktails, smoothies, dressing, herb butter, oil, vinegar, and herbal tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHarvest the leaves and stems from the top part of the plant, and pinch off edible flower buds as they appear, which prevents the leaves from turning bitter, and signals the plant to branch out and grow more leaves, making a bushier plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe more you harvest, the more it grows!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSweet and spicy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGrows 2'-3' tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBesto for pesto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGood for containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTons of medicinal benefits!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs a medicinal herb, Basil has been used internally to treat anxiety, colds, colic, cough, depression, diarrhea, fever, flatulence, flu, indigestion, insomnia, intestinal parasites and worms, exhaustion, gastric pain, gonorrhea, lactation problems, migraine headache, nausea, stomach cramps, sore throat, and vomiting, and externally to treat acne, insect bites and stings, loss of smell, skin problems, snake bites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e⚠️ Do not use medicinally while pregnant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e⚠️ Medicinal properties are presented as information only, and are not a recommendation or prescription for use. Consult a medical professional before using any herb medicinally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a companion plant, it attracts hummingbirds, pollinators, and beneficial insects, and repels asparagus beetles, cabbage moths, cabbage white fly, cabbage worms, carrot rust fly, flies, maggots, mice, mosquitoes, spider mites, thrips, and tomato hornworms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/basil-seeds\"\u003eShop all Basil Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/good-companion-plants-for-basil\"\u003eShop Good Companion Plants for Basil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e📚 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-basil-grow-guide\"\u003eGrow Guide: Basil\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/Forshopify_5.jpg?14961\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 1.5; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003eWhat is Genovese Basil?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff9900\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff9900\"\u003eThe most commonly used basil variety for making pesto, you can harvest these leaves as soon as they are large enough to consume. \u003cspan\u003eGenovese basil is also known as \"Sweet Basil\" and a common ingredient to all Italian dishes. The leaves are spoon shaped, glossy and a dark green shade. \u003c\/span\u003e  It grows best in organic-rich and well drained soil and is an easy to grow annual herb that thrives in areas that remain above 50 degrees Fahrenheit.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/Forshopify_4.jpg?14962\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHealth Benefits of Genovese Basil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2; font-size: 14px;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 1.2; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eGenovese basil is a known health tonic for expecting mothers and when mixed with tea it increases lactation in mothers.  It is also a nerve tonic and young children are sometimes encouraged to chew on the leaves of basil because it stimulates brain cells and can increase memory.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/Forshopify_3.jpg?14963\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWays to Consume Genovese Basil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most popular use is in italian dishes and sauces, especially in genovese sauce and pesto. Genovese Basil goes great in caprese salads and on raw tomatoes for a light, healthy \"summery\" treat.  Mix basil leaves with olive oil and freeze in ice-cube trays for flavored oils when cooking.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/files\/SeedsNow-O-Icon_small.png?14857\" data-mce-style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff9900;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff9900;\"\u003eSee Basil Recipes \u0026amp; Growing Tips on our Pinterest Board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca data-pin-board-width=\"400\" data-pin-scale-height=\"200\" data-pin-scale-width=\"80\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/seedsnow\/basil\/\" data-pin-do=\"embedBoard\"\u003eFollow extensionsbychristy's board Basil on Pinterest.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --\u003e \u003cscript src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\" async=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/basil-seeds\"\u003eShop all Basil Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/good-companion-plants-for-basil\"\u003eShop Good Companion Plants for Basil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e📚 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-basil-grow-guide\"\u003eGrow Guide: Basil\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"SeedsNow","offers":[{"title":"Sampler Pack (Appx. 120 seeds)","offer_id":105940062,"sku":"X7414","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Pack (Appx. 1,000 Seeds)","offer_id":217129814,"sku":"X7414","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/1562\/products\/shutterstock_53004445_700x_9bd99908-120f-42a8-8f0a-97449fbc672c.jpg?v=1680953474","url":"https:\/\/www.extensionsbychristy.com\/products\/basil-genovese","provider":"extensionsbychristy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}