Genovese Compact, Improved

Product ID: 2922

Herbs > Basil


Preferred variety for pack sales and greenhouse production.

Best basil for containers. Similar flavor, appearance, and leaf size as Genovese in a more compact plant. Ht. 16-18". 74 days to harvest. Avg. 16,000 seeds/oz. Packet: 100 seeds.

Plant Cycle:   (A)   Days to Maturity or Bloom:   74

Grows well in containers   Performs well in greenhouses  

Learn more in the 'Symbols Explained' and 'Diseases Resistance' tabs!

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Product Price Quantity
2922Packet  $3.45 
29225,000 Seeds  $9.35 
292225,000 Seeds  $34.25 
2922100,000 Seeds  $103.00 
2922500,000 Seeds  $445.00 
29221,000,000 Seeds  $710.00 


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Genovese Compact, Improved


Genovese Compact, Improved




FUSARIUM WILT TESTED - FTO SEEDS - We specialize in fusarium screened basil seed lots. 1,000 seeds from each seed lot are tested for the presence of pathogenic fusarium wilt fungus. For more information about fusarium wilt and basil, please see link below for Basil Pests and Diseases. We ship only basil seed lots where no fusarium was found in the lab test.

Basil Pests and Diseases
Make Your Own Herbal Vinegar (PDF)


No disease information found.

Basil

DAYS TO GERMINATION: 5-10 days

SOWING TIME: After last frost

SEEDING METHOD: Direct or Transplant

SUNLIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun

PLANT HEIGHT: Varies

PLANT SPACING: 2-8"

HARDINESS ZONES: Annual

Grows well in containers

Grows well in containers

Variety does well when grown in a container.

Performs well in greenhouses

Performs well in greenhouses

Variety does especially well when started in, or grown in, a greenhouse environment.