Toland Home Garden Organic Genovese Basil Seeds
Certified organic Genovese Basil is a perfect addition to any meal with its sweet fragrance and bold flavor. Genovese Basil is a large, dark green Italian variety with a spicy taste, commonly used for making pesto. This is a very productive strain with a high leaf to stem ratio. Basil plants tend to grow 14 - 20-inch tall and are slow to bolt, extending the harvest period late into fall. Genovese Basil seeds can be planted indoors 6 weeks before transplanting outdoors after the last spring frost, or they can be planted directly outdoors after the last spring frost date. Placing: Full Sun Planting Depth: 1/2-inch. Spacing: 6 - 9-inch. Maturity: 53 Days Plant Type: Annual 10-percent of all seed sales will be donated to the State Farmers Market Association We feel it's very important to support local farms, farmers and their families. This line of seeds was developed in collaboration with the State Farmers Market Association. For each on-line purchase we will donate 10-percent of seed sales to the Farmers Market Association so they can continue to support local markets and help local farmers. Our Heritage Farmers Market Seeds are Certified Organic seeds from small, independent farms. For four generations our family-run seed packing business has provided quality seed to farmers and families. It all started with our Great Grandfather, Cecil Solly, a horticulturalist in the Seattle, Washington area from 1924 until his death in 1965. During his lifetime he was the editor for Northwest Gardens Magazine, had a daily column in The Seattle Times, The Tacoma News Tribune and Western Homes Magazine. He starred in a 30 year running daily radio program called "Garden on the Air" and was Founder and President of the Puget Sound Seed Company. Grandpa Cecil was very active in local gardening communities and clubs - always ready and willing to share his gardening knowledge, making him the Original Master Gardener.