Basil Genovese Plants for Sale Ocimum basilicum Herb Growing Tips Light:  Full sun Temperature:  Annual Watering:  Keep soil moist, do not let soil get too dry. Soil: Light, well drained soil. If need you can use Plant Feed once a month.  Comments: never prune more than 50% of your plant's leaves, this could cause too much stress on your basil plant. Continuous trimming avoids these annuals going to seed; allowing your plant to focus more on producing foliage than blooms!  Herb Description Basil 'Genovese', also called Sweet Basil, is one of the most popular herb plants that we offer. We grow a lot of different basil plants and this is a favorite for authentic Italian basil flavor and aroma - it is often used to make traditional pesto. It is a must for your culinary herb garden!