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Ocimum basilicum L. Basil · Vegetables · bred by PUBBLICO DOMINIO

also searched as: геновесе комуне

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is mid-season, the period from germination to technical maturity is 38–50 days. The height of the semi-spreading bush varies from 35 to 60 cm. The leaves are large, bright green, often with a serrated edge, and have a spoon-like or convex shape.

The plant has tender and succulent leaves with a sweet-spicy taste with notes of anise and clove. The crop is heat-loving, it dies at a temperature of 8 °C or lower. The variety is adapted for cultivation in open and protected ground, as well as in containers, and requires fertile soils and regular watering.

The variety is considered the standard for making classic Italian pesto sauce. It is used fresh and dried for vegetable, meat, fish dishes and in confectionery.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
PUBBLICO DOMINIO 72 Developed the variety
Applicant
SEMILLAS EMILIO SRL Submitted the application to the register
Maintainer
ANSEME S.R.L. / ESASEM SPA / FOUR SRL / FRANCHI SEMENTI S.P.A. / ISEA S.P.A. / LA SEMIORTO SEMENTI SRL / PAGANO COSTANTINO & F.LLI S.R.L. / PAGANO DOMENICO & FIGLI / S.A.I.S. SOCIETA' AGRICOLA ITALIANA SEMENTI Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • IT Italy Application submitted

    № 002499_O 002499

    Application
    29 October 1999
  • AR Argentina Active

    № 017128

    Application
    6 December 2016
    Registration
    11 July 2017

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