Piccolo was born in 2012 with the intention of offering select seeds for urban gardens, offering vegetables and plants specially designed for growing in pots: compact, dwarf varieties, suitable for creating a mini garden on terraces.

Their selected seeds are packed with sustainable and completely recyclable materials.

Genovese basil is perhaps the most famous variety of sweet basil in the world. Known for its use in pesto, the best Genovese basil is said to be grown in western Genoa, Italy. So why is it so special? Its round leaves are dark green in color and appear duller than those of its glossier cousin, common basil. The flavor is more "matt" too, if that makes sense: the basil flavor is more concentrated and is somewhat less sweet. The truth is that the Genoese take their beloved baxaicò (as they call it) and their pesto very seriously; it has even obtained PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) status from the Italian government.

120 seeds

Plants can grow up to 40 cm tall and about 20 cm wide.

Medicinal Properties: Refreshing and relaxing, basil stimulates the appetite and lifts the mood.
How to eat: Take two garlic cloves, a pinch of salt, a tablespoon of pine nuts, thirty Genovese basil leaves, six tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, two tablespoons of pecorino cheese, and half a cup of olive oil. Add them to a mortar in this order, crushing them. Blend slowly until you are satisfied with the flavor and consistency. that's pesto!