Description
Ocimum citriodorum. Annual plant.
- Beautiful and flavorful small basil leaves.
- Leaves have a unique lemon flavor that is excellent for flavoring many dishes.
- 75 days to mature.
- Can be grown indoors in containers.
- Very easy to grow.
- Extremely flavorful.
Quick Tip Planting Guide:
Depth to Plant
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Spacing Between Plants |
Days to Germinate (Sprout)
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Germination
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Planting Season |
Plant Height |
Plant
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No. of Plants per sq. ft.
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| 0.25 inches deep |
10"-12" apart |
14-21 days |
65-85 degrees |
after last frost |
Up to 3 feet tall |
Up to 3 feet wide | 1 |
Health Benefits of Lemon Basil
Basil is a known health tonic for expecting mothers and when mixed with tea it increases lactation in mothers. It is also a nerve tonic and young children are sometimes encouraged to chew on the leaves of basil because it stimulates brain cells and can increase memory.
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