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Basil Lime Seeds
$3.90
Unit price perOcimum americanum
A rare heirloom basil with exact origins unknown, though it has long been grown throughout Asia and Africa. Also known as American basil or hairy basil, it is closely related to lemon basil and is distinguished by its softly hairy stems. Intensely fragrant and more heat tolerant than sweet basil, this annual produces sweet white flowers and aromatic foliage through the warmer months.
Lime basil is valued for its culinary use as well as its ornamental appeal and natural insect repellent qualities. The essential oil extracted from the plant is widely used in soaps, candles, cosmetics, and aromatherapy, blending well with floral, spicy, and citrus oils.
Approximately 180 seeds per packet
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 25 to 30 cm apart. Regular harvesting encourages bushy growth and prolongs leaf production. Suitable for garden beds and pots.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Basil Lime Seeds
$3.90
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Ocimum americanum
A rare heirloom basil with exact origins unknown, though it has long been grown throughout Asia and Africa. Also known as American basil or hairy basil, it is closely related to lemon basil and is distinguished by its softly hairy stems. Intensely fragrant and more heat tolerant than sweet basil, this annual produces sweet white flowers and aromatic foliage through the warmer months.
Lime basil is valued for its culinary use as well as its ornamental appeal and natural insect repellent qualities. The essential oil extracted from the plant is widely used in soaps, candles, cosmetics, and aromatherapy, blending well with floral, spicy, and citrus oils.
Approximately 180 seeds per packet
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 25 to 30 cm apart. Regular harvesting encourages bushy growth and prolongs leaf production. Suitable for garden beds and pots.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
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