Lemon Basil Seeds

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Number of Seeds per Pack: 250

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Lemon Basil Seeds

Lemon basil (Ocimum citriodorum) is a natural hybrid between basil (Ocimum basilicum) and African basil (Ocimum americanum). This variety of basil is primarily grown in northeastern Africa and southern Asia, for its strong fragrant lemon scent popular in the region's traditional dishes.

It is said that "the wise chef has multiple kids of basil growing." Lemon Basil is a staple of any wise chef's herb garden!

Lemon basil has tall stems and white flowers in late summer and early fall. The leaves of Lemon Basil are similar to traditional basil leaves, but tend to be narrower. Seeds form on the plant after flowering and can be left to dry on the plant.

As with all basils, you can also use this basil in the garden as a natural insecticide to repel aphids, mites, and tomato hornworms.

Also available:
Dried Lemon Balm
Lemon Basil Seeds
Lemon Catnip Seeds
Lemon Ginger Tea Blend

Additional Seed Details

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ocimim (OSS-ih-mum)
Species:citriodorum (sit-ree-oh-DOR-um)
Cultivar:Lemon Basil
Category: Herbs, Annual
Seed Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom
Height:18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Germination Time: 12-18 days
Days to Maturity: 75-90 days
Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color: White/Near White
Bloom Time: Mid Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid Fall, Late Fall/Early Winter
Foliage:Grown for foliage, Aromatic
Soil Requirements:6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods: From seed, direct sow outdoors after last frost.
Other Details:Suitable for growing in containers