What does Lemon Basil taste like?
Lemon Basil has a bright, citrusy lemon aroma layered over classic sweet basil flavor. It is wonderful in Thai and Vietnamese dishes, with fish and chicken, and stirred into dressings, teas, and summer drinks.
When should I sow Lemon Basil seeds?
Start indoors about 6 weeks before your last frost or sow directly outside once soil warms above 65 F. It is frost-sensitive, so wait for settled warm weather before moving plants outdoors.
How tall does Lemon Basil grow and how should I space it?
Lemon Basil reaches about 18 to 24 inches tall. Space or thin plants to roughly 10 inches apart in full sun for the best flavor and bushy growth.
How do I harvest Lemon Basil?
Begin picking leaves in about 60 to 65 days, snipping sprigs from the top to encourage branching. Pinch off flower spikes promptly, as Lemon Basil tends to bolt quickly in heat and flowering reduces leaf flavor.
Can Lemon Basil be grown in pots?
Yes, it grows well in an 8 to 10 inch pot in a sunny spot with 6 or more hours of sun. Keep it evenly watered and harvest often to keep the plant compact and leafy.
Are these Lemon Basil seeds heirloom and non-GMO?
Yes, they are open-pollinated heirloom, non-GMO seeds. Let a few plants flower at seasons end and you can save seed for next year.
Which cuisines use lemon basil?
It is popular in Thai, Lao, and Indonesian dishes, and pairs well with fish, chicken, and cool summer drinks.
How long do the seeds last?
Stored cool, dry, and sealed in the original packet, the seeds stay viable for a couple of years or more, with the best germination in the first year or two.
Easy Returns 30-day guarantee