Ocimum basilicum 'Everleaf Genovese'
Sweet 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
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Edible
Fertilize Often
Fragrant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil and benefits from compost or organic material added to native soil if grown in-ground. Grows best in full sun. Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Once plants are 4 to 6 inches tall the tops of the branches can be cut to promote more side shoots. Pinching off flowers extends the quality of the foliage. Fertilize with a water-soluble fertilizer.
Height: 18-24 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color:
Zone: 10-11
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Fertilize Often
- Fragrant
- Container
- Edible
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Keep Well-Watered
Genus Overview: Ocimum
Common Name: Basil
Upright herb with shiny, cup-shaped or pointed, green or burgundy foliage. Tiny white or purple flowers bloom in spikes in summer. Basil is a beloved herb for a wide range of culinary uses and comes in multiple varieties with differing flavors. Great for herb gardens and containers.