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Genovese Basil is one of the best known basil varieties, prized for its large leaves and spicy flavor.
- Plant height: 18–24"
- Yields 3–4 cuts per plant
- Average seed count: ~350,000 seeds per pound
Seed is untreated as standard.
Overview
Emily F1 is a compact pot basil in the Genovese type with medium-large leaves, excellent shelf life, and good holding ability for extended transport. Recommended for summer production in balanced climates and year-round in hot climates or under high light intensity.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Type: Genovese basil (pot variety)
- Leaf size: Medium-large
- Plant habit: Very compact
- Shelf life: Excellent — good holding ability for transport
- Best use: Summer production (balanced climates); year-round in hot climates or high light
Seed Specifications
- Seed treatment: Untreated as standard
- Packaging: Available in 50,000, 100,000, 500,000 and 1.0, Million seed packs
Large leaf Italian Basil produces excellent yields of very flavorful and tender large 4" long medium dark basil leaves.
78 days. Ocimum basilicum. Annual.
Preferred by chefs because it is sweeter and less clover-like than other varieties.
Large leaf Italian Basil seeds are available from 1/4 lb packs up to bulk quantities. Please let us know what you need.
One of the standard varieties. Use young leaves and leaf tips, half ripe flowers and dried seeds.
Great for soups, sauces, vegetable salads and in pickling recipes. Dill can be a useful addition to your selection and can be sown year round for pot production or bundles.
Dill seeds are available from 1/4 lb packs up to bulk quantities. Please let us know what you need.
Overview
Genoveser F1 is a high-yielding Genovese basil hybrid with shiny, dark green, spoon-shaped leaves and an intensive flavor profile. A dwarf, compact selection developed for industry use, it delivers excellent shelf life and consistent quality — well-suited to greenhouse, hydroponic, and microgreen production.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Leaf: Shiny, dark green, spoon-shaped
- Flavor: Intensive Genovese flavor
- Plant habit: Dwarf, compact — ~12 in / 30 cm
- Shelf life: Excellent post-harvest durability
- Best use: Industry, greenhouse, hydroponic, microgreens
Seed Specifications
- Seed treatment: Untreated as standard
- Packaging: Available in 50g, 100g, 500g, 1kg, 5kg and 10kg packs
Rosie F1 is a basil variety with an intense red color, suitable for pot or cut production. Upright and compact with strong stalks.
- Color: Intense red
- Use: Pot or cut production
- Plant habit: Upright, compact
- Stalks: Strong
Conventional seed.
A deep purple-colored Basil that makes an easy addition to micro mixes.
Beautiful lilac flowers with dark red stems. Provides excellent contrast with green basil.
Spectacular as a garnish, in salads, or for adding color to basil vinegars. Very uniform, all purple Italian strain. Annual.
Dark Opal Basil seeds are available from 1/4 lb packs up to bulk quantities. Please order online or let us know what you need!
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Elidia is a Genoveser type basil with intermediate resistance against Fusarium.
Compact growth. Ideal for pot production. Shiny dark green leaves. Late bolting.
Elidia Basil seeds are available of 50, 000 seeds from 0.05 kg (~2 oz) packs up to bulk quantities Standard pack is 1.0 Million seeds with a seed count of +/- 320,000 seeds per pound
We shall soon be introducing smaller pack sizes via the website but please let us know what you need.
Untreated seed
This is the first fusarium resistant variety of basil. Leaves are more flattened than Genovese types.
Basil EVI F1 – Premium Genovese Variety
Evi is a downy mildew tolerant Genovese basil with dark green, glossy, medium-sized leaves and traditional cupping. Plants feature intermediate internodes and thrive in both open field and CEA environments, making Evi one of the most versatile basil varieties available.
Key Characteristics
- Downy mildew tolerance – strong intermediate resistance for reliable yields
- Compact, uniform growth – slightly more compact than Piamia; ideal for pot and pruning applications
- Classic aroma & flavor – authentic Genovese basil taste with good bolt tolerance
- Dual-use – suitable for fresh market, protected cultivation, and microgreen production
- Untreated seed – supplied untreated as standard
Suggested Applications
Fresh herb market, CEA/greenhouse production, pot herb retail, and microgreen trays.
Developed by Enza Zaden. Seed is untreated as standard.
