Basil Sweet Genovese
Sweet Genovese Basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Genovese’)
The classic Italian basil — sweet, aromatic, and essential for pesto, salads, sauces, and fresh summer cooking
🌿 Sweet Genovese Basil is the iconic Italian basil variety known for its large, tender leaves and rich, sweet aroma. This is the basil traditionally used for authentic pesto, caprese salads, tomato dishes, and countless Mediterranean recipes.
The flavour is full, sweet, and aromatic — a perfect balance of sweet basil, soft clove‑like warmth, and fresh herbal notes. Its broad leaves, vigorous growth, and exceptional fragrance make it one of the most popular culinary basils worldwide.
A must‑grow herb for any kitchen garden, Sweet Genovese thrives in warm, sunny conditions and produces generously throughout summer.
🌿 Leaves
The large, soft leaves have a sweet, rich basil flavour with gentle clove‑like undertones.
• Essential for classic pesto alla Genovese
• Perfect for Caprese salads with tomatoes and mozzarella
• Delicious in pasta dishes, sauces, and bruschetta
• Lovely in herb oils, dressings, and marinades
• Excellent with tomatoes, courgettes, aubergine, and grilled vegetables
• Ideal for Mediterranean and Italian cooking
Leaf flavour: sweet, rich, basil‑clove, aromatic, full‑bodied
🌼 Flowers
The white flowers are edible and lightly aromatic.
• Use as a garnish for salads and summer dishes
• Attractive to bees and pollinators 🐝
Flower flavour: mild, sweet‑herbal
