Lemon
Basil
Ocimum x africanum
About (From this Label)
There are dozens of ways to use lemon basil in the kitchen! It makes a great pesto or chiffonade to top fish or shrimp, adds an extra kick to flavored vinegars, is an excellent accompaniment to light pastas like capelli d'angelo (angel hair) or farfalle (bow tie), and adds a tangy note to citrus or blueberry desserts. More compact than many other basil varieties, so it's perfect in small spaces. Can be grown indoors in a warm, south window! Recipe for basil herb oil inside packet. This packet sows up to 72 feet.
About the Plant
How to Plant
Planting and Care Instructions (From this Label)
Days to Emerge: 5 - 10 Days. Seed Depth: 1/4". Seed Spacing: A group of 2 seeds every 12". Row Spacing: 12". Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12". When to sow outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F. Ideally 65°-85°F. Successive Sowings: We recommend 3 or 4 successive sowings every 2 to 3 weeks after initial sowing. When to start inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Transplant when nighttime temperatures are above 50°F.
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August 26, 2026