Basil - Genovese

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Basil - Genovese

It has a particularly strong fragrance and flavor making it excellent for almost any basil dish. Basil is the smell of summer. Plant 1 to 2 weeks after the last average frost date. The Basil Genovese Italian, 'Ocimum basilicum', is widely grown in Italy. Genovese basil will not disappoint the basil lover. There is nothing like the smell of basil. The edible flowers rice, mild vegetables, eggplant and many others. Place the Basil seeds in well drained soil with lots of organic matter. Genovese basil has a strong basil flavor and aroma and is a favorite for pesto. ... more info

 

Bachelor Button - Sweet Sultan The Bachelor Button Sweet Sultan Imperialis, 'Centaurea (Amberboa) moschata', is a deliciously fragrant and an absolutely splendid cut flower. If you like cut flowers, you must grow Sweet Sultan. The easy to grow and very fragrant 'Imperialis' is a somewhat taller and improved variety. Flower colors are shades of white, pink, purple, lavender, rose, red, yellow, and burgundy. Plant the Bachelor Buttons in the spring 1 to 2 weeks before the last frost.

Basil - Genovese