Basil - Lemon
Basil - Lemon
- Seeds per pack: 80+
Seed Details
Lemon Basil is unique on its own and pleasantly compliments another selection of basil we have available. Lime Basil. Lemon basil produces mounds of small lemon-scented and flavoured leaves on compact plants. A refreshing addition to salads, pestos or as a garnish. Use fresh, dried or frozen in ice cubes. Hint: Use air temperature water rather than tap water for better production. Water seedlings far from stems(bottom watering highly recommended)especially when young.
Instructions
Start seeds indoors. Sow 1 cm deep and water seedlings far from stems. Bottom watering highly recommended especially when young. Keep soil temperatures warm. Lightly prune to encourage bushing for optimum future growth. Recommended Companion Plants for Basil are Asparagus, Borage, Chamomile, Oregano, and Chives, Marigolds, Peppers, Root Vegetables and Tomatoes. Plants to Avoid Growing With Basil are Rue, Sage, Cucumbers and Fennel. Planting basil with its companions benefits growth and flavour.
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Type: | Herbs |
Seed #: | 304 |
Variety: | Lemon |
Colour: | Green |
Temperature (C): | 18 - 25 |
Zone: | 4+ |
Blooms: | 90 days |
Site: | Full Sun or Part Shade |
Quantity: | 80 |
Height (cm): | 40 - 45 |
Spread (cm): | 20 - 30 |
Basil flourishes best in rich soil. It is advised to start your basil in a hotbed in April and relocate it to a warm border in May planting about 10 inches to 1 foot apart. Basil dies down every year in Canada so it is considered an annual that must be sown every year.