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Basil Seeds - Lemon

Fragrant lemony scent to emulsify in your next salad dressing

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Medicinal
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects
Microgreens
Edible

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Ocimum basilicum americanum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

COLOR

  • Green

Lemon Basil is a zesty and versatile herb that can be used in all sorts of dishes, from stir-frys and stews to soups and salads. Plant Lemon Basil Seeds indoors or out.

  • • Tall, fast-growing annual
  • • Unique, zesty citrus aroma
  • • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 10 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 353 Up to 30 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 20,073 Up to 150 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Basil Seeds - Lemon

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Basil Seeds - Lemon FAQs

Is Lemon Basil resistant to animals or disease?

Lemon Basil is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma. It also shows resistance to Basil Downy Mildew and Basil Fusarium Wilt, meaning it's less susceptible to these under normal growing conditions — though resistant isn't a guarantee against them in every case.

What type of seed is Lemon Basil?

Lemon Basil is an open pollinated seed.

What is the flavor profile of Lemon Basil?

Lemon Basil has a flavor profile described as bright, citrus, and hint of sweet.

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