Basil aromatico della riviera ligure leaves are fairly small, of a bright green color, and are mainly used to prepare the Genoese pesto. This plant prefers shady areas and its cultivation has an excellent yield either in pots and in open land. The ideal temperature for Basil genovese ranges from 20 to 25 degrees and requires regular and fairly abundant watering. The soil must be soft and tender, with a neutral PH and a good drainage. It is one of the most used aromatic plants in the Italian kitchen due to its intense scent. Basil genovese has many beneficial properties: it is an excellent anti-inflammatory, cough sedative, digestive and it reduces stress. It contains many vitamins and mineral salts which are useful to our body, in particular: beta-carotene, calcium and potassium.