Basil 'Genovese Special Select'

Ocimum basilicum

How to grow Basil 'Genovese Special Select'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Genovese Special Select is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Genovese Special Select needs a loamy, sandy and silty soil with a ph of 5.5 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil to neutral soil).

Growing Genovese Special Select from seed

Aim to sow 0.12 inches (0.3 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 0.5 inches (1.27 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 10°C / 50°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Genovese Special Select about 20 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Genovese Special Select

Genovese Special Select is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Genovese Special Select