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Basil (Genovese)

🌿 Herb
Hardiness Zones 4a to 10b
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📖 About This Plant

The classic Italian basil. Large, aromatic leaves perfect for pesto, caprese, and fresh cooking. The most essential herb for any garden.

📊 Quick Facts

Sun
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Season
Late Spring
Harvest
50-60 days

🌱 Care Tips

Pinch flower buds to prolong harvest. Harvest from the top down. Sensitive to cold — plant after all frost danger has passed.

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