{"product_id":"lemon-basil-seeds","title":"Lemon Basil Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon basil (\u003cem\u003eOcimum × citriodorum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a bright, citrus-scented basil that blends classic sweet basil with a vivid lemon aroma. These non-GMO lemon basil seeds grow into slender, upright plants with narrow green leaves and delicate white flowers. It adds a fresh, zesty lift to Southeast Asian cooking and summer drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for cooks who love citrusy herbs in Thai, Lao, and Indonesian dishes, and gardeners wanting an aromatic, pollinator-friendly basil variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 4–6 weeks before your last frost, or direct-sow when soil is warm and nights stay above 50°F. Sow 1\/4 inch deep, spacing plants 10–12 inches apart in full sun (6+ hours). A tender warm-season annual for USDA zones 4–10, it likes evenly moist soil; pinch tips regularly to keep plants bushy and delay flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeaves are ready in about 60–75 days. Harvest by pinching sprigs from the top just above a leaf pair, and pick often to encourage new growth. Removing flower buds keeps the leaves tender and prolongs the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLemon basil brightens curries, stir-fries, seafood, salads, and infused waters, teas, and lemonades with its citrusy fragrance. Its airy white flowers also attract bees and make a pretty, fragrant filler in the herb garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012854603983,"sku":"ORIHBL_05_11","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Lemon-Basil-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266956930.png?v=1783463417","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/lemon-basil-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}