Basil Lemon Seeds

$3.90

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Ocimum americanum

An intensely fragrant basil with a fresh lemony/limey scent and flavour. This annual forms a small, compact bush and is well suited to pots and garden beds. Leaves are ideal for use in teas, pot pourri, and light cooking, adding a bright citrus note. Lemon basil thrives in warm conditions and full sun and is best sown through spring and summer.

Approximately 180 seeds per packet
Seed count: 600 seeds per gram

When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: March to August
Subtropics: September to March
Mild climates: October to March
Cold climates: November to February

Planting / Sowing
Sow seed shallowly into well drained soil in a warm, sunny position once frost risk has passed. Keep soil evenly moist during germination. Space plants 20 to 30 cm apart. Regular harvesting encourages bushy growth and prolongs production. Suitable for pots and garden beds.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

$3.90