Description

Lemon Basil is a fragrant sweet basil variety known for its bright citrus aroma and flavor, with distinct lemony notes layered over classic basil sweetness. Its tender green leaves are commonly used in teas, salads, seafood dishes, dressings, and desserts for a fresh, uplifting taste.

This warm-season annual produces compact, bushy growth and thrives in hot, sunny conditions. It is especially valued for its strong fragrance and versatility in both culinary and herbal uses.

• Type: Open-pollinated annual herb
• Direct sow: After last frost in warm soil
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 10–12 inches
• Height: 12–24 inches
• Days to harvest: 35–50 days

Basil grows best in warm temperatures and fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds directly or start indoors and transplant after frost danger has passed. Keep soil evenly moist and harvest regularly by pinching stems above leaf nodes to encourage branching. Remove flower buds to maintain leaf production and peak flavor.

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