{"product_id":"basil-genovese","title":"Basil Genovese","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"634\"\u003eBasil Genovese is a traditional Italian basil variety loved for its large, fragrant green leaves and rich sweet flavour. It is one of the best basil varieties for homemade pesto and is also excellent for salads, sauces, pasta, pizza, soups, and Mediterranean-style dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"846\"\u003eThis fast-growing herb is easy to grow in pots, containers, windowsill planters, greenhouses, or garden beds. With regular harvesting, the plants will continue producing fresh leaves through the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eFor best results, grow in a warm, sunny, sheltered position and keep the soil evenly moist. Pinching out the growing tips helps create bushier plants and delays flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ov9z6z\" data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003eClassic Italian basil variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"55psf0\" data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eLarge aromatic deep green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"21cto1\" data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eRich, sweet flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a86rdy\" data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eExcellent for pesto, sauces, salads, and Mediterranean dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mhj9rm\" data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eFast-growing and productive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"or90cn\" data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eSuitable for pots, containers, windowsills, and garden beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kk27s5\" data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eCan be harvested regularly through the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bgoooa\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eBest grown in warm, sunny, sheltered conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1viyact\" data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eSow indoors all year round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oa2bfn\" data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eSow outdoors after the last frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"773gxh\" data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eSow seeds around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003e0.5cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"645o9m\" data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003eBest germination temperature: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003e15–25°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dwpjy6\" data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003eKeep soil consistently moist until germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kp7d2t\" data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eGrow in well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pzy4ks\" data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eTransplant indoor seedlings to a sunny, sheltered position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tkm2da\" data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003ePinch out growing tips regularly for bushier growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5dnqty\" data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eHarvest leaves as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"okwxa9\" data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003eAvoid removing more than one-third of the plant at one time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pctshv\" data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003eWater regularly to help prevent bolting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uv4ek1\" data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eProtect from cold temperatures and strong winds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hmebh6\" data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003eBasil is frost-sensitive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lunera Seeds","offers":[{"title":"5 gm","offer_id":53703635566960,"sku":null,"price":8.93,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 gm","offer_id":53703635599728,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/0859\/6592\/files\/ChatGPTImageMay1_2026_07_14_15PM_2.png?v=1777652097","url":"https:\/\/luneraseeds.com\/products\/basil-genovese","provider":"Lunera Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}