Genovese Basil

Genovese Basil is a live hydroponic herb sold with roots attached for longer freshness
It gives you sweet basil flavour and bright aroma
Use it when you want fresh basil that works in everyday meals

Why you’ll love it

– Freshness: Sold with roots attached
– Hyperlocal: Grown in Scarborough for pickup or local delivery
– Clean: Hydroponic, soil-free, and grown in a controlled indoor system
– Flavour: Sweet basil flavour and bright aroma
– Color: Green “bubble-like” leaves due to their convex shape
– Best for: Pesto, pasta, pizza, salads, and sandwiches

Best ways to use Genovese Basil

Tear it over pasta, pizza, tomato salads, sandwiches, and grain bowls
Blend it into pesto, stir it into sauces, or use it as a fresh garnish
Add it near the end of cooking so the flavour stays bright

Basil works well in vinegar, finishing oil, simple drinks, and fresh herb mixes
It also pairs well with tomatoes, cheese, olive oil, lemon, garlic, chicken, fish, vinegar, finishing oil, and grilled vegetables

Why hydroponic Genovese Basil?

Hydroponic growing uses a water-based nutrient system instead of soil
This helps keep the crop clean, controlled, and close to the community
It also reduces travel time from harvest to pickup or delivery

Indoor hydroponic growing can also support careful water use because water and nutrients are managed in a controlled system
For customers, that means fresh local herbs grown with care, consistency, and less dependence on long-distance supply chains

Freshness Tips

– Rinse before use
– Snip only what you need
– Keep upright with roots or stems hydrated, and keep the leaves dry
– Basil is cold-sensitive, so avoid the coldest fridge zones and keep it above 10°C when possible
– If the plant looks limp, stand the roots in cool clean water for 10 to 20 minutes, then shake off moisture from the leaves
– Use within 5 to 7 days

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Learn more about hydroponic vertical farming from Farm Credit Canada (FCC).