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Basil Seeds - Lemon

Basil Seeds - Lemon

Size Price Savings Quantity
Packet $4.79
1 Ounce $23.09
1/4 Pound $44.09 52% Savings
1 Pound $173.29 ($10.83/ounce) 53% Savings
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  • Fragrant lemony scent to emulsify in your next salad dressing
  • Tall, fast-growing annual
  • Unique, zesty citrus aroma
  • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas
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About

Features

Life Cycle Annual
Planting Season Spring
Growth Habit Upright

Flavor Profile Bright; Citrus; Hint of Sweet
Plant Characteristics Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fast Growing
Use Container Garden, Culinary, Medicinal, Tea
Growing Conditions Commercial, Indoor, Outdoor
Harvest Advantages Dried, Microgreens, Sauce/Paste
Plant Resistance Basil Downy Mildew, Basil Fusarium Wilt, Deer

About Basil Seeds - Lemon

Ocimum basilicum americanum

Seed Type Open Pollinated Seed

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.

Planting Information

Planting Basil Seeds - Lemon

Planting Season Spring
Seed Prep Requires Light
Sowing Method Direct Sow, Start Indoors
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth 1/4 inch
Plant Spacing 10 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Days to Maturity 60 to 90 days
View our Basil Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 353 Up to 30 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 20,000 Up to 150 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 80,000 Up to 600 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 320,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

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Companion Plants for Basil Seeds - Lemon