Basil 'Genovese Aka Genovese Gigante'

Ocimum basilicum

Pinch terminal shoots to encourage branching.
Harvest leaves before flowering occurs, or they will be bitter. Remove flower stalks to lengthen harvest time.

Cover with finely sieved compost.

Set out plants or sow seeds when all frost risk has passed.

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These plants will grow well with Basil:

chamomile, anise

These plants will not grow well with Basil so avoid planting these within close proximity:

common rue, sage

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The word basil means “king” in Greek – it is believed to have grown above the spot where St. Constantine and Helen discovered the Holy Cross.

Jewish folklore says that basil adds strength while fasting.