{"product_id":"basil-genovese-green","title":"Basil Genovese Green","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenovese basil is a perennial, aromatic and culinary herb plant that is one of the popular tulsi varieties. The basil Genovese leaves are large, shiny, flatter and dark green in color. It is famous for its strong-scented leaves, flowers and stems which are all edible. Genovese basil tastes like clove and mint, with a tangy and pungent flavor. The Genovese basil plant not only gives stunning look to your home but also has many benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size grow bag is best for Basil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12 x 12 Inch (W*H)\u003cbr\u003e15 x 15 Inch (W*H)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenovese Basil Plant Growing Season In India\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can grow Genovese basil in any season throughout the year indoors. The best season for sowing Genovese basil seeds are spring and summer when the soil is warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Grow Basil Genovese At Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Basil Genovese seeds can be sown directly in pots or by transplanting. Basil seeds will germinate faster at 21-25°C temperature. Sow basil Genovese seeds in the seedling tray with a potting mix about 0.5 cm or 1\/4 inch deep. Give light water through a watering sprayer. Keep the seedling tray in a spot, lemon Genovese basil seeds will germinate within 7-14 days.\u003cbr\u003e• When seedlings are 6-8 inches in height at a time transplant them into a big pot or grow bag and plant only 1-2 saplings per pot without disturbing their roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Fertilize Genovese Basil Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApply good organic fertilizer (such as vermicompost and cow manure) or slow-release fertilizer (like compost tea) to the Genovese basil plant once a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenovese Basil Plant Care Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater : Give deep water once a week to your basil plants and make sure to give water to the base of the plant, avoiding showering the leaves and stems.\u003cbr\u003eSunlight : Genovese Basil plants need 6-8 hours of full sunlight.\u003cbr\u003eTemperature : Ideal growing temperature for Genovese basil plants is between 18-32°C (minimum temperature is 10°C).\u003cbr\u003eCommon Pests and Disease : Aphids, slugs and whiteflies generally attack the basil plants and basil is infected by some diseases like fusarium wilt, bacterial leaf spot and root rot. If you are facing these problems use organic pesticide neem oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Prune\/Harvest Genovese Basil \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• While harvesting or pruning is the same for basil plants, continue harvesting every week or two throughout the season to encourage leaf growth.\u003cbr\u003e• Cut the leaves when the basil plant is about 8-10 inches tall.\u003cbr\u003e• Prune when you notice a mature basil plant starting to form flower buds if you will not cut basil flower buds, the plant will put all its energy into making seeds and flowering changes the flavor of basil. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Hobbit Land","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43956685307938,"sku":"HOBHLS007BGG","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/7155\/8690\/files\/BasilGenoveseGreen.jpg?v=1752131011","url":"https:\/\/www.thehobbitland.in\/products\/basil-genovese-green","provider":"The Hobbit Land","version":"1.0","type":"link"}