Basil 'Profumo di Genova'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Profumo di Genova is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. Planting Profumo di Genova in loamy, sandy and silty soil with a ph of between 5.5 and 7.0 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.12 inches (0.3 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) between Basil plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Profumo di Genova about 20 days before your last frost date.

As Profumo di Genova is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.