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Monteverde™ Genovese Basil

New variety!

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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum

Common Name: Basil

Hardiness Degree: 50°F (10.0°C)

Blooming Season: Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer

Plant Habit: Upright

Characteristics: Culinary Use, Scented Foliage

Water: Medium

Fertilize: Every two weeks

Spacing: 8 - 12" (20 - 30cm)

Height: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)

Width: 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: A fast-growing variety with classic Genovese flavor and resistance to downy mildew. Perfect for harvesting throughout summer. Large, cupped, bright green leaves are great chopped fresh and used in pasta dishes or salads, and for making pesto.

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Herb Type : Genovese

Plant Habit : Upright

Color : Medium Green

Suited For : Fresh cut, hydroponic, pot, processing, roots-on

Disease Resistance : IR: DM

Days to maturity from direct seed : 60-80

Days to maturity from transplant : 20-30

Resists downy mildew for better harvests
Compared to other Genovese basils, NEW Monteverde Genovese lasts longer in the garden due to resistance to basil downy mildew. Added disease resistance means more reliable production of basil plants in all types of growing systems. Consumers will love the continual harvest.

Resistant (IR) to downy mildew and features a rich, Genovese basil flavour.
Perfect for continual harvest throughout the season.
Excellent for chopping fresh and adding to pasta dishes and salads, or for making pesto!

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