| Description | 'Genovese' Sweet Basil (Ocimum basicilum) is a popular Basil cultivar with authentic flavor and appearance. |
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| Pronunciation | (OSS-ih-mum) |
| Plant Type | Edibles Vegetables, Herbs |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | white, two-lipped corolla, small, found in axillary inflorescence, edible with a strong Basil taste, slow to bolt |
| Leaves | large dark green |
| Dimensions | 24 inches tall |
| Maintenance | There is a trade off between culinary production and flower production. More leaves will beproduced for harvest if the flowers are removed. |
| Propagation | seeds |
| Cultivar Origin | originated in Italy |
| Misc Facts | Common name is believed to come from Basilikon phuto, Greek for "kingly herb". |
| Notes & Reference | #240-Jekka's Complette Herb Book (Jekka McVicar) |
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