{"product_id":"sweet-basil-ocimum-basilicum-sweet-genovese-cotswolds-grown-culinary-herbs","title":"Ocimum basilicum 'Sweet Genovese' - Genovese Basil - Cotswolds Grown Culinary Herbs","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis classic Italian basil is grown for its large, glossy green leaves and intense sweet-spicy aroma. \u003ci\u003eOcimum basilicum ‘Sweet Genovese’\u003c\/i\u003e is the traditional choice for pesto and Mediterranean cooking, with a rich flavour that makes it a kitchen garden essential. Fast-growing and tender, it thrives in warmth and is best grown in pots or sheltered beds where you can pick leaves regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOcimum basilicum ‘Sweet Genovese’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Sweet Basil, is the most popular culinary variety, favoured for its balanced flavour, aromatic leaves, and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-sheets-root=\"1\" border=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTender, Bushy, Aromatic foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e July – September (small white blooms, often removed to extend leaf harvest)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e May – October (dependent on sowing time and weather)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Sweet Genovese’ (from Greek \u003ci\u003eokimon\u003c\/i\u003e, meaning aromatic herb)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSweet Basil, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGenovese Basil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to tropical Asia and Africa; this cultivar is traditionally grown in the Liguria region of Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePinch out growing tips regularly to encourage bushy growth and delay flowering. Remove flowers promptly to preserve leaf flavour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBees and hoverflies love the flowers, though most gardeners remove them to prolong leafy growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull sun in a sheltered, warm location – ideal in pots, raised beds, or sunny borders near the kitchen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep soil moist but not soggy – water at the base to avoid splashing leaves, which can lead to mildew\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRich, free-draining compost or soil. Enrich with compost or organic matter before planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed fortnightly with a balanced liquid fertiliser for lush, healthy growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to pets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHarvest little and often – the more you pick, the more it grows. Sow new seeds every few weeks in summer to keep a constant supply going right through to autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":44037179932925,"sku":"1725225141961","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"13cm","offer_id":44037179965693,"sku":"7636225141961","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/sweet-basil-ocimum-basilicum-sweet-genovese-cotswolds-grown-culinary-herbs-717592.jpg?v=1691569016","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/sweet-basil-ocimum-basilicum-sweet-genovese-cotswolds-grown-culinary-herbs","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}