Ocimum basilicum 'Everleaf Genovese' ~ Everleaf Genovese Basil

2026-03-19T02:52:06-04:00

Type: Perennial
Price: 4.69

Everleaf Genovese Basil is a small culinary herb that is slow to bolt with large cupped glossy edible foliage. The highly productive aromatic whorls can be pinched off to harvest, and pinching off the bolts promote continued growth until frost. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils. If grown inside, basil can continue to grow year long. Everleaf Genovese is resistant to downy mildew and Fusarium Wilt.

Type: | Annual, Herb
Height: | 1.5' - 2'
Spread: | 1’ - 1.5'
Spacing: | 2'
USDA Hardiness Zone: | 4 - 9
Culture: | Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color: | White/Purple
Season of Interest: | Summer, Year-Round

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Pinch back regularly to delay flowering- once plant flowers it will wither and die. Potential issues include mildew, leaf spot, and wilt. Watch for slugs and aphids.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Kitchen Garden, Edible Garden, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Tomato, Bee Balm, Cucumber

IMAGE: BallSeed Inc, Everleaf Genovese Basil