Herbs
Ocimum basilicum 'Everleaf Emerald Towers'
Everleaf Emerald Towers basil
A narrow, well-branched basil with dark green leaves and traditional Genovese flavor. Bred for a long leafy harvest. Keep soil evenly moist; water at the base.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- 24–36 in. tall × 8–12 in. wide
- Water
- Even moisture with drainage
- Life cycle
- Frost-tender annual
Sizes & prices
- 1801$4.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Flowering
- Flowers 10–12 weeks later than standard basil in breeder trials.
Culinary uses
- Use
- Genovese-flavored leaves, fresh or chopped into dishes.
Seasonal interest
- Form
- Upright, columnar and highly branched.
- Harvest
- Breeder lists 30–45 days from transplant under suitable conditions.
Growing & care
- Garden uses
- Beds, containers and repeated fresh cuts.
- Harvest
- Pick shoot tips regularly to encourage leafy branching.
Sources & photo credits
University of Minnesota Extension
Photo: Penn State University Flower Trials · Penn State Flower Trials: photos free of copyright limitations; credit requested
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.