SwingCat123's Basil 'Sweet Genovese' Herb Pot x 2
Plant: Basil (Ocimum basilicum) | Variety: Genovese
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Started multiple seeds in 2 peat rounds.
Took the best and potted up by 4s in 2 strawberry qts and another 2 in another strawberry qt.
Transplanted the 2 into opposite sides on the bottom tier of the strawberry pot.
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Planting Data
SwingCat123's Basil 'Sweet Genovese' Herb Pot Care Instructions
Look to ensure a distance 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) between seeds when sowing - cover at a depth of at least 0.12 inches (0.3 cm) deep if you are going to sow this directly in the garden.
Basil 'Genovese' normally reaches to a mature height of 1.46 feet [imperial: 45.0 cm] so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden is in partial sun light: plant in a location that enjoys full sun.
Remember to water moderately.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (7) is within the ideal range for Basil 'Genovese'. The recommended range is between Zone 4 and 10.
Basil 'Genovese' tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.0 and 7.5 meaning it does best in acidic to alkaline soil.
Common Basil problems include Black Spot, so keep a close eye out for any developing symptoms.
More information about Basil 'Sweet Genovese' Herb Pot is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Basil 'Sweet Genovese' Herb Pot Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Harvest Tally
Milestones
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29 Jul 2009
Harvesting day 151 7/29 Harvest
2.0 x handful
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24 Jul 2009
Flowering day 146 7/24 Picture Update
getting ready to go to seed
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14 Jun 2009
Harvesting day 106 Cut Flowers
1.0 x handful
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10 Apr 2009
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28 Mar 2009
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25 Mar 2009
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09 Mar 2009
Sprouting day 9 germination check
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28 Feb 2009
Sown day 0
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