{"product_id":"basil-everleaf-emerald-towers-ocimum-basilicum-genovese-type","title":"Basil Everleaf Emerald Towers | Ocimum basilicum | Genovese Type","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasil Everleaf Emerald Towers | Ocimum basilicum | Genovese Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverleaf Emerald Towers is an exceptional Genovese-type basil combining traditional Italian basil flavour with a distinctive upright, columnar growth habit and excellent harvest potential.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its compact branching and short internodes create a dense, tower-like plant packed with aromatic dark green leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of its greatest advantages is \u003cstrong\u003eexceptionally late flowering – approximately 10–12 weeks later than standard basil\u003c\/strong\u003e. This allows the plants to remain productive for much longer and provides an extended harvest of fresh, high-quality leaves. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverleaf Emerald Towers is suitable for \u003cstrong\u003egarden beds, raised beds, containers and hydroponic growing\u003c\/strong\u003e and is an excellent choice when you want to harvest basil repeatedly throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerb Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genovese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Everleaf Emerald Towers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Genovese flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, columnar, highly branched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 61–91 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 20–30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 15–30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw Seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity – Direct Sown:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 45–60 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity – From Transplant:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 30–45 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh use, repeated harvesting, pots, garden beds \u0026amp; hydroponics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe professional growing information gives a mature height of \u003cstrong\u003e61–91 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, width of \u003cstrong\u003e20–30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e and recommended spacing of \u003cstrong\u003e15–30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Genovese Flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverleaf Emerald Towers offers the \u003cstrong\u003eclassic Genovese basil flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e loved for fresh summer cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts aromatic leaves are excellent for \u003cstrong\u003ehomemade pesto, pasta, pizza, salads, tomato dishes, sauces and fresh Mediterranean cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many compact basil varieties, Emerald Towers combines this traditional flavour with a very distinctive upright growth habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers 10–12 Weeks Later Than Standard Basil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most valuable characteristics of Everleaf Emerald Towers is its \u003cstrong\u003every late flowering habit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can flower approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10–12 weeks later than standard basil\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means the plant spends much longer producing leaves rather than quickly switching to flower production. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the home gardener, this means:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003elonger harvesting period\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore fresh basil throughout the summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess frequent removal of flower buds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent potential for \u003cstrong\u003emultiple cuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants remain productive for longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes Emerald Towers particularly useful when basil is grown primarily for its leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Tower-Like Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \u003cstrong\u003eEmerald Towers\u003c\/strong\u003e describes this basil beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of developing a very wide, loose plant, it produces a \u003cstrong\u003etall, upright and highly branched habit with short internodes\u003c\/strong\u003e. This creates a dense column of fresh green foliage and gives the plant impressive harvest potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite reaching approximately \u003cstrong\u003e61–91 cm in height\u003c\/strong\u003e, plants are only around \u003cstrong\u003e20–30 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, making excellent use of growing space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent for Pots, Gardens \u0026amp; Hydroponics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverleaf Emerald Towers is remarkably versatile. It can be grown:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn vegetable and herb gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn raised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn greenhouse or tunnel production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn pots and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn hydroponic systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor repeated fresh-leaf harvesting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts upright habit is particularly useful where growing space is limited, while its attractive structure also makes it a beautiful edible plant for a sunny terrace or balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Germination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds can be started indoors for transplanting or \u003cstrong\u003edirectly sown into their final container\u003c\/strong\u003e. The professional growing guide specifically confirms that Emerald Towers can be direct-sown into finishing containers. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow the seeds into a fine, moist seed-starting substrate and \u003cstrong\u003elightly cover them\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw Seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per cell:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 20–23°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 2–4 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug Crop:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 4–5 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe professional germination recommendations specify \u003cstrong\u003e20–23°C during the first germination stage\u003c\/strong\u003e, with germination occurring in approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–4 days\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the substrate evenly moist during germination, but avoid prolonged waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a \u003cstrong\u003ewarm, sunny position\u003c\/strong\u003e and fertile, well-drained soil. Basil grows best when temperatures are warm and plants receive plenty of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular harvesting encourages the plant to continue branching and producing fresh leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut stems just above a pair of leaves rather than removing individual leaves only. New shoots will develop from below the cut, helping create an even fuller plant and providing \u003cstrong\u003emultiple harvests throughout the season\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen Can I Start Harvesting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder good growing conditions, Everleaf Emerald Towers can reach harvest maturity approximately: \u003cstrong\u003e45–60 days from direct sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eor approximately: \u003cstrong\u003e30–45 days after transplanting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou do not need to wait until the plant reaches its full mature height before harvesting. Once plants are established and producing several sets of healthy leaves, regular light harvesting can begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Everleaf Emerald Towers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic \u003cstrong\u003eGenovese-type basil\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional aromatic Genovese flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers 10–12 weeks later than standard basil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally long harvesting period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent potential for \u003cstrong\u003emultiple cuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall, elegant \u003cstrong\u003ecolumnar growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly branched with short internodes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbundant dark green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature height approx. \u003cstrong\u003e61–91 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelatively narrow 20–30 cm habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for garden beds and raised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for \u003cstrong\u003epots and containers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong\u003ehydroponic growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent fresh culinary basil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to harvest throughout the summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasil Everleaf Emerald Towers is an excellent choice for anyone who wants the traditional flavour of Genovese basil but with a longer harvest season and a highly productive plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its unique upright growth, dense dark green foliage and exceptionally late flowering make it particularly valuable for gardeners who want \u003cstrong\u003efresh basil throughout the summer with repeated harvests from the same plants\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"therapyofflowers.com","offers":[{"title":"20 seeds \/ 61–91 cm","offer_id":54953751150935,"sku":null,"price":1.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 seeds \/ 61–91 cm","offer_id":54954115072343,"sku":null,"price":6.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/9275\/3751\/files\/Basil_Everleaf_Emerald_Towers.png?v=1788878149","url":"https:\/\/www.therapyofflowers.com\/products\/basil-everleaf-emerald-towers-ocimum-basilicum-genovese-type","provider":"therapyofflowers.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}