Lemon
Basil
Ocimum x africanum
About (From this Label)
Breathe in the lemony aroma, and enjoy a lemon tang in a multitude of savory and sweet dishes. Compact bush growth habit. More compact than many other basil varieties, so it's perfect in small spaces. Can be grown indoors in a warm, south window!
About the Plant
How to Plant
Packet
Succession
Resow every 21 days for a continuous harvest.
Planting and Care Instructions (From this Label)
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 3 weeks after initial sowing. When to start inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Transplant when your nighttime temperatures are above 50°F. Seed spacing: a group of 2 seeds every 12". Thin when 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12". This packet sows up to 72 feet.
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August 26, 2026
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