Lemon Basil – 100 Seeds
(Ocimum × citriodorum)
R30.00
The aroma and lemon flavor of Lemon Basil is pure, clean, and crisp, and it works wonderfully in sauces.
Only 3 left in stock
Lemon Basil offers a different scent – pure, clean, citrus-lemon, and it’s easily grown from seed. It is botanically known as Ocimum citriodorum and sometimes classified as Ocimum x africanum or O. americanum var. pilosum.
Basil is an indispensable flavoring, and it’s used around the world.
Culinary Uses
- Pick the leaves and use them fresh or dried in herb vinegars and with chicken, fish, vegetables and soups.
- The aroma and lemon flavor is pure, clean, and crisp, and it works wonderfully in sauces.
Growing Lemon Basil
Indoor Sowing: Late Winter and Early Spring.
Direct Sowing: Spring and Summer.
- Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost in spring
- Sow Basil Seeds evenly by covering them with 0.5 cm of soil.
- Keep the soil moist.
- The basil seeds should germinate within a week.
Medical Disclaimer
Information is for educational and informational purposes only and may not be construed as medical advice. The information is not intended to replace medical advice or treatment offered by healthcare professionals.
Related products
(Ocimum × citriodorum)