The Plant Good Seed Company

Genovese Basil Seeds

Genovese Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an heirloom variety developed in Italy that’s the go-to for making pesto. Round, lush leaves on proud, tall plants. The plants can survive multiple cuttings throughout the season once established. In warmer climates, start seedlings early in the greenhouse and transplant as soon as frost danger has cleared at rather close spacing (2-4 inches). Plants will grow slower in the cooler spring weather but will have enough foliage to harvests by May. Thin the plants back to more ideal spacing for summer growth and enjoy your first harvests before summer has even begun.

Seeds are certified organic by Oregon Tilth.

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The mission of The Plant Good Seed Company is connecting plants and people. They offer vegetable, flower, and herb seed varieties sourced directly from their farm in Ojai, California and a network of growers that reflect their agriculture ethic.

  • Organic seed varieties are certified by Oregon Tilth.
  • They do not carry genetically engineered or treated seeds in their catalog.
  • Their seeds are stored in climate-controlled conditions to ensure their quality and long-term viability. 

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