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Basil Genovese ''Grand Vert''
'Grand Vert' basil or Genovese is used as an aromatic. It is the most used of the basilisks. This basil goes perfectly with a tomato salad, so use the leaves and young stems by cutting them finely. It is one of the essential ingredients of Mediterranean cuisine. This basil is used to make pesto in Italy.
Technical sheet
Latin name Ocimum basilicum Type Herbs place of culture Balcony/Terrace/Garden/Kitchen Growth Type Annual Exposure Sun Height 25cm - 40cm Spacing
15-30 cm Germination 8 to 10 days Sowing March to May indoors Harvest June to August Successful sowing of basil
Sowing basil can be a bit capricious, which is why we recommend that you soak your seeds beforehand to facilitate germination.
Basil will require a constant minimum of 20°C to germinate, so it should be carry out your sowing on a hot bed or in a heated greenhouse. Start your sowing in early spring in pots. Choose a good, fine seedbed soil.
Do not push the seeds, pack the soil in the buckets or tray then lightly brush the surface with your fingers, place the seeds there, sprinkle a little soil on top if necessary then pack firmly.
Water with a spray bottle until the seeds germinate. Be careful, too much humidity could melt your seedlings. Germination occurs in 6 to 8 days on average.
Arrange your terrine or your greenhouse close to a bright window.Plant basil in the garden
Plant your basil plants in the garden after the last frosts in June when they have reached the 3-4 leaf stage. Plant your basil plants in well-drained, rich soil with a sunny exposure. You can add a little manure to it.
Keep 50 cm between each plant. Water without wetting the foliage and without excess.
