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Genovese Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Aromatic basil ideal for pesto and caprese. Keep harvesting the top leaves to encourage bushier growth.
124 days growingFull sun to partial shadeKeep soil moist
Growth tickets
Seed
Jul 2, 2026Sown thickly in a 10 cm pot.
Sprout
Jul 8, 2026Tiny leaves unfolded. Reduced watering slightly.
1.50 cm
Vegetative
Jul 25, 2026Pinched the central stem to promote branching.
15.30 cm
Vegetative
Aug 18, 2026Harvested a big batch for pesto. Plant responded with fresh shoots.
22.70 cm45.00 g