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data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-editor-transcy=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Genovese' Basil\u003c\/span\u003e – classic Italian variety with a well‑known and intense aroma. \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis variety is an aromatic, annual basil with large, deep‑green leaves and an intensely spicy, sweet‑peppery flavor. It grows bushy and is ideally suited for open field, greenhouse, and container cultivation. Warm‑loving, high‑yielding, and open‑pollinated - perfect for self‑sufficiency and organic farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"83\" width=\"69\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7111\/3535\/files\/Origin_History_-_Herkunft_Geschichte_-_Origem_e_Historia_-_www.benjis.net.jpg?v=1763065844\" \u003e   Origin \u0026amp; History\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Genovese’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiguria \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eregion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enorthern \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItaly, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eparticularly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003earound \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecity \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenoa. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evariety \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeveloped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18th \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19th \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecenturies, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebasil \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003espread \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enorthward \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esouthern \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItaly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiguria, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebasil \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewas \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eonly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecultivated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebut \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeliberately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eselected \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eproduce \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etender \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleaves \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ean \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintense \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003earoma. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003equalities \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Genovese’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epreferred \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evariety \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epreparing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efamous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePesto \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealla \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenovese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhich \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19th \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecentury \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebecame \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eculinary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esymbol \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiguria. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003evariety \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclosely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etied \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elocal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecultural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehistory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Liguria, basil was valued not only as a kitchen herb but also as a symbol of prosperity and health. Especially in the district of Pra’ near Genoa, the cultivation of ‘Genovese’ basil is still regarded as the origin of the authentic variant, considered indispensable for “true” pesto. In the 20th century, ‘Genovese’ gained international recognition as \u003cem\u003ePesto alla Genovese\u003c\/em\u003e became popular worldwide. The variety thus became a global ambassador of Ligurian food culture. Today, ‘Genovese’ is the reference variety for authentic Italian basil and is recognized by the European Union with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), guaranteeing its Ligurian origin and special cultivation conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg height=\"119\" width=\"59\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7111\/3535\/files\/Appearance_Characteristics_-_Aussehen_Merkmale_-_Aparencia_Caracteristicas_-_www.benjis.net.jpg?v=1763065935\" \u003e   Appearance \u0026amp; Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plant grows bushy and compact, reaching a height of about 60 cm. It produces numerous large, oval leaves and shows good resilience to changing conditions. Warm‑loving and frost‑sensitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large, approx. 5-8 cm long leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval to ovate, slightly convex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep green, glossy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender, lightly velvety\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensely aromatic, sweet‑peppery with notes of anise\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7111\/3535\/files\/Usage_Cultivation_Highlights_-_Verwendung_Anbau-Higlights_-_Utilizacao_e_Destaques_do_Cultivo_-_www.benjis.net_2f09de09-588a-47b6-ae70-802633c65d50.jpg?v=1763065990\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"91\" \u003e  Usage \u0026amp; Cultivation Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Genovese’ leaves are excellent for fresh use, especially for \u003cem\u003ePesto alla Genovese\u003c\/em\u003e, tomato dishes, pasta, pizza, and caprese. They pair beautifully with mozzarella and tomatoes and lend soups, sauces, and oils a spicy note. They are also popular in smoothies, herb butter, and drinks. In addition, they refine Mediterranean vegetable dishes such as ratatouille, give risotto and gnocchi a fresh, aromatic touch, and are ideal for flavoring vinegar, oil, and dressings. In fine dining, they are used for fish and seafood dishes, as their intense aroma highlights delicate flavors. Fresh leaves can also be used as decorative garnish, while dried leaves find use in herb blends and teas. In modern interpretations of Italian cuisine, they enrich bowls, wraps, and vegetarian dishes, contributing their intense aroma to make both classic and creative recipes distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanks to its bushy growth, ‘Genovese’ thrives reliably in greenhouse, on the windowsill, and in open field. The variety matures early, continuously produces new leaves, and is easy to care for. With sufficient warmth and moisture it delivers stable yields and is well suited for repeated harvests by cutting. It also shows high adaptability to different sites and grows both in loose garden soil and nutrient‑rich potting soil. Its even rosette formation makes harvesting easier, and regular cutting further promotes bushy growth, ensuring abundant aromatic foliage throughout the season. Particularly noteworthy is the high leaf quality, which makes ‘Genovese’ the preferred variety for pesto production. In container culture it convinces with its compact form and is excellent for balcony and terrace gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompared to other basil varieties, ‘Genovese’ is the classic Italian type with proven aroma – the first choice for Mediterranean dishes and especially for pesto.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/tc\u003e","brand":"Benjis Seeds","offers":[{"title":"1.5g - 800 seeds","offer_id":47678724047176,"sku":"","price":2.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7111\/3535\/files\/BasilikumitalienischGenoveser-BasilitalienGenoveser-ocimumbasilicum-www.benjis.net.jpg?v=1780051263","url":"https:\/\/www.benjis.net\/en\/products\/basil-genovese","provider":"Benjis Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}