| Management number | 240633856 | Release Date | 2026/07/16 | List Price | US$0.78 | Model Number | 240633856 | ||
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Genovese basil's sweet, scented, extra-large leaves are great for pesto and tomato-based dishes of all kinds. Pick leaves early in the morning for highest oil content. Basil works well as a hydroponic plant or as a potted plant. Burpee Genovese Basil grows best in full sun of 6 plus hours a day. Sow outside after danger of last frost. The basil will take 60-90 to harvest. It mature growth will be 24 inches tall. It is an annual herb best grown in zones 1-11.
| Plant name | Burpee; Basil; Genovese; herb; Annual |
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| Plant category | Herbs |
| Light needs | Full Sun |
| Usda hardiness zone | 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Plant lifecycle | Annual |
| Watering frequency | Daily |
| Plant features | Easy to Grow, Edible |
| Mature plant height | 24 in |
| Human food producing seeds, plants & trees | Y |
| Brand | Burpee |
| Product net content uom | Each |
| Product net content parent | 1 Each |
| Landscape use | Bedding, Container, Edible Garden |
| Rec location | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Color type | Green |
| Product line | Burpee; Herb; Basil; Genovese; Annual; Full Sun |
| Manufacturer | Burpee Garden Products |
| Foliage pattern | Solid |
| Has written warranty | No |
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