Genovese Basil

Container friendly! Genovese basil, also known as heirloom, Italian, or traditional basil, is a cultivar of the sweet species plant, Ocimum basilicum. It has large, tender leaves in rich shades of jade green with a bright, spicy-sweet flavor. Genovese basil is popular for culinary use, especially in pesto, the traditional Genovese sauce.