Heirloom Genovese variety provides authentic Italian flavor for pesto and culinary uses
Attracts bees and butterflies, supporting pollinator-friendly gardens
Large, tender leaves and sweet fragrance enhance culinary and sensory experiences
Edible and fragrant plant suitable for fresh harvests or culinary applications
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The gold standard of culinary basils, Genovese produces large, intensely aromatic leaves with a rich, sweet flavor and subtle clove-like complexity that is the defining ingredient of classic Italian pesto, Caprese salad, and fresh pasta sauces. Its broad, glossy leaves are beautiful, fragrant, and prolific — one plant can fill the kitchen