{"product_id":"basil-genovese-seeds-organic","title":"Basil - Genovese seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBasil Genovese (Organic)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Cross Certified Organic seed (SXC cert 26065)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacket: 100 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenovese is the classic Italian sweet basil, with large, glossy, cupped leaves and the deep aroma that makes proper pesto. It grows fast once the warmth arrives and keeps producing all summer if you keep picking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds about 5mm deep in punnets or direct once the soil is warm. Germination takes 5 to 10 days at 18 to 25°C. Space plants 20 to 30cm apart. Basil sulks in cold soil, so there is nothing gained by sowing early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Sow - Australian Climate Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool \u0026amp; Mountain:\u003c\/strong\u003e November to January\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperate:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to February\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtropical:\u003c\/strong\u003e August to March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year-round, best April to September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArid \u0026amp; Semi-arid:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to February\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in rich, free draining soil kept evenly moist. Water at soil level in the morning rather than over the leaves. Pinch out the growing tips at around 15cm to build a bushier plant, and remove flower buds as they appear to keep the leaf coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart picking from about 8 to 10 weeks. Cut whole stems just above a pair of leaves rather than stripping individual leaves, and the plant branches from that point. Morning picking gives the strongest aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51158974005560,"sku":"ORHA022","price":3.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/files\/basil-genovese-seeds-organic-2169829.jpg?v=1785234849","url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/products\/basil-genovese-seeds-organic","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}