Basil – Genovese Italian – Heirloom Seeds

Difficulty Easy Sowing Direct, Indoor Lifecycle Annual Root cellar No Sowing season Spring, Summer   Growing tips Germination conditions: depth of sowing: 2.5 mm or on the surface (no covering of soil) optimal temperature for germination: 18 to 22ºC time for germination: 7 to 21 days When to sow: indoor sowing 4 to 6 weeks before the last date in your area OR direct seeding after any risk of frost, when the soil is warm Sowing technique: in pocket Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the plants if space is available or keep only the best plants. for indoor seedlings: transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden OR for direct seedlings: transplant to their final location in the garden Transplanting outdoors (for seedlings started indoors): When all risk of frost is removed Distance in the garden: between plants: 25 cm between rows: 45 cm Height of the plants: 45 to 60 cm Soil: rich and well drained Exposure: sunny Days to harvest (from sowing): 65-70 days, but younger leaves can be harvested (after /- 25 days). To stimulate the branching of the plant and delay the flowering, harvest the basil shoots by pinching the heads of the stems with your fingers.