Green Basil
Botanical Name:
Ocimum basilicum 'Genovese'
Common Name:
Green Basil
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Ocimum basilicum 'Genovese'
A culinary must, this herb's shiny, cupped green foliage is prized for its strong aroma and taste in all Italian foods, fresh tomato salads and pesto. Genovese basil craves a sunny, warm garden spot and thrives in containers on a deck or a sunny kitchen windowsill. Continually pinching is very important to prevent blooming, which radically alters the taste of the plant and makes its flavor less desirable.
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Average Annual Low Temp (°F)
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Below -50°F
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-50°F to -40°F
3
-40°F to -30°F
4
-30°F to -20°F
5
-20°F to -10°F
6
-10°F to 0°F
7
0°F to 10°F
8
10°F to 20°F
9
20°F to 30°F
10
30°F to 40°F
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40°F to 50°F
Zone 8, Zone 9
| Botanical Name | Ocimum basilicum 'Genovese' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Green Basil |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Foliage Type | Herbaceous |
| Mature Height | 1 - 1.5 ft. |
| Mature Width | 1 - 1.5 ft. |
| Preferred Zones | Zone 8, Zone 9 |
| Bloom Time | July - August |
| Bloom Type | White / Silver Flower |
| Preferred Soil Type | Widely Adaptable |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Growth Rate | Medium - Fast |
| Drought Tolerance | Medium |
