Ocimum basilicum 'Everleaf Genovese'

Basil


Ocimum basilicum 'Everleaf Genovese' - Basil from Moose Crossing Garden Center

  • This late-flowering, full habit basil is perfect for any garden
  • Robust Genovese flavor stands up to cooking
  • Perfect for pesto and sauces
  • Enjoy very large harvests of big basil leaves
Edible
Edible
Fertilize Often
Fertilize Often
Fragrant
Fragrant
Full Sun
Full Sun



Interesting Notes about Basil:

Days from transplant to harvest:30 to 45

  • Flowers up to 8 weeks later than standard basil.
  • The first basil bred for season-long performance and continual harvesting.
  • Well-branched variety with short internodes makes a beautiful columnar plant with huge harvest potential that stays tidy in both in-ground or container gardens.
  • Robust Genovese flavour stands up to cooking perfect for pesto and adding to sauce.
  • Intermediate resistance to Downy Mildew and standard resistance to Fusarium make it a standout in any garden!

Best for: Fresh Market Field, Home Garden In-ground, Home Garden Container Days to harvest: 30-45

Compact variety has short internodes and excellent branching to form a beautiful columnar plant, perfect for in-ground or container gardens. Robust Genovese flavor stands up to cooking, making it perfect for pesto and adding to sauce. Later than most basils available on the market, it flowers 12 to 14 weeks from sowing, allowing for very large harvests. With confirmed intermediate Downy Mildew resistance and standard Fusarium resistance, it is a perfect variety for any garden.


Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Plant in a sunny area and water regularly.
Recommended for in-ground or container growing. Little fertilization required.
Bloom Time: Late Summer


Height: 18-24 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Bloom Color:
Zone: 10-11
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Edible
  • Fertilize Often
  • Fragrant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Soil Moisture:

  • Keep Well-Watered