Lemon basil seeds
Lemon basil is a hybrid variety. The aroma of citrus and lemon is prevalent as you get close to smell the bright green leaves. Lemon basil is extremely easy to grow and can be used in a variety of ways. It's commonly used in Laotian cooking, Thai cooking, Vietnamese cooking, etc.
In North America and Europe, it can be used in refreshing summer drinks as a garnish, dried and made into tea, mixed into cocktails, pureed with oil for a great salad dressing, or substituted for traditional basil for a unique twist on pesto. Lemon basil has a strong citrus fragrance, with a sweet flavor with hints of lemon. These are annuals, but they do reseed so you will have plenty of Lemon basil for years to come.
Seed count: 250
Botanic name:
Ocimum africanum
Plant spacing:
4 - 8 inches apart
Color:
Lighter green leaves and white blossoms.
Sowing depth:
1/4 inch
Sun requirements:
Full sun / part shade
Utilization:
Herb salads, dressings, garnishes, desserts, dried or grown to deter pests.
Frost Hardy:
Yes
Maturity days:
60 - 70 days
Life cycle:
Annual
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
Hoary basil, Thai lemon basil, or Lao basil
Vine Habit:
