This is a premium strain and has very good characteristics

The most popular of basil varieties! A must have Genovese Basil variety due to its aroma and rich flavors. The extra-large leaves makes it a staple ingredient of the culinary world. Literally you can smell this basil way before it can be spotted in the garden. The Italian large leaf basil serves for dual purpose, A must have ingredient in the culinary world and as a natural repellent to keep away from pests like Aphids, Hornworms and mites in the garden. The variety produces satisfying yield throughout summer.

Typical Genovese Basils are bushy and grows to an average height of about 36 inches. The leaves are shiny, dark green and grows up to 3 inches long on a tall, erect plant that is slow to bolt. Small pink flowers will bud out in summer; pinch the new buds away if you want to harvest more of the leaves!

Italian Large Leaf (Basilicum), is a perennial but grown as annual in most of the region and grows best in zones 4-10.