Sweet Basil 'Genovese' (Ocimum basilicum) $4.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Asian Native • USDA Growing Zones: Annual • Height: 18-24 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer (July-September) • Colors: White • Flower Size: Small spikes
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Moderate • Soil: Rich, well-draining • Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Nectar source • Small Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Garden diversity • Hover Flies: Regular visitor
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Plant after frost • Summer: Pinch for bushiness • Fall: Harvest before frost • Winter: Annual, remove after frost
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Tomatoes
Peppers
Oregano
Parsley
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Classic pesto variety • Strong flavor • Large leaves • Heat loving • Aromatic
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring after soil has warmed. Perfect for containers and kitchen gardens.