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Profuma di Genova Basil Seeds
Profuma di Genova Basil is known for its sweet and spicy fragrance without having too much clove.
This basil is considered an Italian favorite both for its pure flavor and compact shape and for its excellent disease resistance.
The Profuma di Genova Basil plant produces large 4" leaves and is is great in Pestos
Our seeds are certified Fusarium resistant.
As with all basils, you can also use this basil in the garden as a natural insecticide to repel aphids, mites, and tomato horn worms.
Also available:
Baja Basil Seeds
Amethyst Basil Seeds
Cinnamon Basil Seeds
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Companion Plants for Basil : These plants will grow well with Basil
- Tomatoes - Basil is said to make Tomatoes taste better
- Peppers
- Oregano
- Asparagus- Basil repels Asparagus beetle
- Petunias
- Chamomile- Increases the essential oils in herbs (incl. Basil)
- Anise- Increases the essential oils in herbs (incl. Basil)
- Basil repels mosquitos and flies
Repellent Plants for Basil: Avoid planting these within close proximity to Basil
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Additional Details
- Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
- Genus: Ocimim (OSS-ih-mum)
- Species: basilicum (bass-IL-ee-kum)
- Cultivar:Profuma di Genova
- Category: Herbs, Annual
- Seed Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom
- Height:24-36 in. (60-90 cm), 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
- Spacing:18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
- Germination Time: 12-18 days
- Days to Maturity: 75-90 days
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Danger: N/A
- Bloom Color:White/Near White
- Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall
- Foliage:Grown for foliage, Aromatic
- Soil Requirements:5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic), 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline), 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
- Propagation Methods: From seed, direct sow outdoors after last frost.
- Other Details: Average water needs, water regularly, do not over-water.
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