- Lemon Basil has a slightly tangy and citrusy flavor while being full of antioxidants making it a good use for healing and preventing skin damage.
Organic Lemon Basil Seeds. 60 days to maturity. Can be grown in containers. Can be grown as microgreens. Ocimum basilicum. Non-GMO, Lemon Basil Herb Seed from True Leaf Market. Ocimum basilicum x citriodorum is native to India. As basil has many different varieties, Lemon Basil is considered non-sweet and is a hybrid between African and common basil. With slightly tangy and citrusy flavor, Lemon basil is often cooked in Indonesian cuisine. The oils from Lemon Basil leaves are full of antioxidants and are often used for healing and preventing skin damage. As this herb prefers warm seasons, it also thrives as a compact bush that can be planted in containers.




Basil Seeds - Lemon - Organic
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Intensely fragrant of lemon. Ideal for tea and potpourri. Medium-green pointed leaves. Compact bush habit 20-24 inches tall.
Seeds Per Package
- 2 g packet - Approximately 1,350 Seeds
- .25 oz - Approximately 4,750 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 19,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 76,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 304,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 1,520,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 7,600,000 Seeds
Basic Info
Latin Name: | Ocimum basilicum X O. americanum |
Lemon Basil Herb Color: | Light-green stems, white flowers |
Lemon Basil Herb/Seed Flavor: | Bright, tangy, citrusy, mild sweetness |
Growing Info
Lemon Basil Herb Days to Maturity: | 60+(leaves) 70-90 (seeds) |
Lemon Basil Hardiness Zones: | 9-11 Perennial, 3-9 Annual |
Lemon Basil Seed Planting Depth: | 1/4‚ |
Lemon Basil Seed Plant Spacing: | 8-18‚ |
Lemon Basil Growth Habit: | Upright/bush |
Soil Preference: | Rich, moist and well-drained |
Temp Preference: | Warmer |
Light Preference: | Full sun |
Other Info
Pests/diseases: | Japanese beetles, slugs and fusarium wilt |
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