- Annual 40cm
- Culinary herb
- Strong lemon flavour
Description
'Basil- Lemon' seeds
Ocimum americanum
- Annual 40cm
- Culinary herb
- Strong lemon flavour
Aromatic annual growing to 40cm. Narrow green leaves have a strong lemon fragrance and flavour. Flowers are white to pale blue/lilac. Very popular variety that is used in curries, salads, rice dishes, noodle dishes, teas and desserts. Can be used in potpourri. Also known as "Hoary Basil" and "Thai Lemon Basil".
Seeds per gram: 720
Product code: C3-07
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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Sowing Depth | 2mm |
Season | Spring and summer |
Germination | 5-10 days @ 18-35°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Annual |
Plant Spacing | 30cm |
Plant Height | 40cm |
Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 90-110 days |
*Notes: Pick regularly to encourage more growth. Keep well watered. Remove flower buds as soon as they appear for continued leaf growth. Protect from aphids, slugs and snails.
How To Grow
Shipping
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Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
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Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
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Express Delivery |
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Ratings & Reviews
Yummy, beautifully scented
grew slowly when in direct sun, but moved it to a new bed and gave it some shade and it has flourished.
Amazing!
I had never tried lemon basil before but this was amazing! I cant believe how fragrant it was, awesome for fish and with salads, my wife even used some in the fruit slice!!! WIll be growing again next year ;-)