Lime Basil Seeds
Lime Basil is a rare, hard to find
basil with a tropical citrus flavor with a peppery bite!
The clean, spicy herbal zing of
lime basil makes it a favorite in gourmet cooking. This
basil adds a unique, gourmet flavor to chicken and fish and is a wonderful addition to fruit salsas, chutneys and herb oils. Add to dressings and sauces to give a surprising complex flavor. For variety, try adding
Lime basil to desserts and herbal teas!
Lime basil can also be used as a substitution for
lemongrass or
Kaffir Lime in traditional Thai dishes.
The
lime basil plant is compact, 12-14in tall with small bright green lance-shaped leaves.
Lime Basil is an attractive addition to mixed borders and it is perfect for container growing. Plant this
basil in areas of heavy foot traffic as contact with the leaves will release its zesty aroma, especially on warm summer days. Just one brush of the leaves releases an invigorating lime scent that will permeate an entire room in seconds!
The
lime basil flowers do not need to be pinched constantly but the plant will produce more leaves if the flowers are removed frequently.
As with all
basils, you can also use this basil in the garden as a natural insecticide to repel aphids, mites, and tomato horn worms.
Also available:
Lemon Basil Seeds
Lemon Catnip Seeds
Lemon Ginger Tea Blend
