PESTO PERPETUO
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Customer Reviews
This plant arrived in very poor condition. Although there were no bugs apparent, the leaves appeared as if the plant had been severely infested with spider mites or something similar. I probably should have contacted support, but at the time I was very busy, so I just moved it into an empty section of my "plant hospital" which I check daily. One small section was broken from the main plant, so I tried rooting it with no success. The remain plant struggled on for about a month, before it finally went into the trash. I'm just not sure why a plant that had obvious issues was ever shipped.
So sorry to hear that. Please know, our products are backed by our full guarantee. We want you, our customers, to be 100% satisfied with the seed, plants and supplies that you purchase from us. If anything you buy from Territorial proves to be unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item (if available) or refund the purchase price, whichever you prefer (for up to 1 year from purchase). Contact our customer service (Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Pacific Time) at either 800-626-0866 or info@territorialseed.com
This is my basil plant that I planted in May 2024 & this is Oct 2024. This Pesto Perpetuo is such an attractive plant! It never flowered. Its leaves are a yummy basil taste & smell. I hope to keep it alive this winter in the pot in the pic. I just transplanted it today. I bought it a plant stand & its own grow light for living in my family room. Sure hope I can keep it alive for next summer outside!
Had some transplant shock but seems to have rallied
This is our first year ordering this basil variety from Territorial Seed. After 3 years of ordering them (Perpetual Pesto) from another well known company and having most of them die in very short order, we decided to look for a closer source. The Territorial plants are happy, healthy and flourishing. They do seem to prefer some protection from hot sun and are doing well in partial shade. We will be back for more next year!
| Soil Temp for Germ | 70–85°F |
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Days to Emergence | 5–14 |
| Soil Temp for Transp | 60–80°F |
| Plant Spacing | 12–18" |
| Row Spacing | 24–36" |
| Fertilizer Needs | Low |
| Minimum Germination | 75% |
| Seeds per Gram | ≈ 750–900 |
| Seed Life | 3 years |
Ocimum basilicum
Culture
• Basil is a fast-growing annual that requires fertile, well-drained soil
• Apply 1 cup of TSC's Complete fertilizer per 10 row feet, and 1 inch of compost
• For best flavor harvest when plants are young, avoid extreme heat or environmental stress
• Flavor declines after plants bloom
Direct Sowing
• Not recommended until nighttime temperatures are consistently above 50°F
• Germination code: (1)
Transplanting
• Start 3-4 weeks before anticipated transplant date
• Plant well after frost when weather has stabilized
• Fertilize every 10-14 days with Age Old Grow
Insects & Diseases
• Common insects: Aphids, spider mites, thrips, stink bugs, Japanese beetles
• Insect control: Keep plants covered with row cover, spray with Pyrethrin
• Common diseases: Fusarium, powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial leaf spot
• Disease prevention: Avoid crowding plants and wetting foliage, treat with Zonix for mildew
Harvest & Storage
• Flowers range from white to shades of pink and purple and begin to appear from late July into August
• Harvest continually and pinch off flowers to encourage leaf growth
Germination Codes
Check the code at the end of the description for specific germination requirements.
(1) Germinates at temperatures between 60-75°F.
(2) Larger seeds need to be covered with soil at least as thick as the seed itself. May be slow and erratic to germinate.
(3) These seeds need a period of cold stratification for successful germination. Best results are obtained when the seeds are kept warm and moist for 2 weeks followed by temperatures of 33-35°F for 4-6 weeks or until germination starts.
(4) No special requirements, but germination may be slow and erratic.
What is a seed disk?
We’ve selected a collection of our favorite herb varieties and put them into handy, easy to plant, biodegradable disks. Each 10 cm disk is sized just right to conveniently plant in a 4 inch pot. For windowsill, patio and even herb garden planting, lay the disk on the surface of the moistened planting medium and cover lightly. Water and watch your herbs grow. These disks are a great gift or a perfect child's gardening project.