Genovese Basil is prized for its large leaves and its flavor, which is sweet and spicy at once. It gets its name from the Genoa region of Italy, and it is often used in Italian cuisine to make pesto. Basil is one of the easiest annual herbs to grow and care for in a home garden. Yields 7 - 8 cuttings per season and re-grows very quickly. Slightly smaller leaves than Sweet Basil, but much more flavor and aroma.