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freshly cut lemon Basil on wooden bench
A fresh, fragrant basil with bright citrus notes and soft green leaves, perfect for summer dishes, teas, and desserts. Less clove-heavy than traditional basil, it’s fast growing, aromatic, and a brilliant choice for pots, polytunnels, or a sunny windowsill.
 
When to Sow: Mar - Jun
 
HOW TO SOW BASIL :
In Pots - sow into moist compost and cover with a sprinkle of soil or vermiculite.  Ideal Temp 20-25°C. Can be transplanted into the ground if required once large enough to handle and after risk of frost has passed, or gown in containers.
 
Classification: Half Hardy Annual
Expert Level:  Easy to grow
Germination Time: 1 Week
Harvest Time: Jun - Sep
Site: Full/ Sheltered Sun
Soil Type: Sand/ Loam
Soil Acidity: All Types
Moisture: Well drained
Care: Keep on the dry side ensuring only the soil is watered and not the leaves. 
Use: Edible
Harvest: Pick regularly to promote more growth and pinch out any flowering tips
Days to Maturity:  56 Days
Feed: No special requirements
Height: 30-45cm
Plant Spacing:  2cm

Lemon Basil

£1.95Price
Quantity

  • 444 Seeds per packet Approx

     

     

    Please note that the majority of our seeds are packed by volume so the number of seeds indicated is an approximation.

     

     

    We make every effort to provide British seeds where possible, but in some cases our British Growers are unable to grow in sufficient quantities to meet our demand or the seeds are subject to Plant breeders' rights which means it is only possible for us to buy these seeds from certain non UK sources.

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