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Basil - Lemon
SKU
405RV9C
£6.49
4 In stock
ZESTY AND FRAGRANT, this variety stands out with its unique lemony twist on the classic taste of basil.
Category: Herbs
(Annual)
ZESTY AND FRAGRANT, this variety stands out with its unique lemony twist on the classic taste of basil. It’s a popular choicein Indonesian and Thai cuisine and works deliciously in dishes involving fish or poultry.
Planting
Plant in well-drained soil, or in a pot, in full sun on your windowsill, or in a sunny, sheltered position in your garden.
Care
Keep well watered until established, and in dry weather, take care not to over water. Protect from frost, slugs and snails.
Height & Spread
20 – 40cm × 20 – 30cm.
Harvesting
Use scissors or fingertips to pinch off leaves as required. Harvest in the morning, when the essential oils are most concentrated, and avoid taking more than one-third of the leaves at a time.
ZESTY AND FRAGRANT, this variety stands out with its unique lemony twist on the classic taste of basil. It’s a popular choicein Indonesian and Thai cuisine and works deliciously in dishes involving fish or poultry.
Planting
Plant in well-drained soil, or in a pot, in full sun on your windowsill, or in a sunny, sheltered position in your garden.
Care
Keep well watered until established, and in dry weather, take care not to over water. Protect from frost, slugs and snails.
Height & Spread
20 – 40cm × 20 – 30cm.
Harvesting
Use scissors or fingertips to pinch off leaves as required. Harvest in the morning, when the essential oils are most concentrated, and avoid taking more than one-third of the leaves at a time.
| Product Name | Basil - Lemon |
|---|---|
| Species | Basil |
| Variety | Lemon |
| Also Known As | Ocimum basilicum citriodorum |
| Planting Time | March - September |
| Best Time to Plant | May |
| Harvest Time | When required |
| Bolting Resistance | Good |
| Hardyness | No |
| Size | 3 x 10cm pot plants |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Pack Size | 3 x 10cm plug plants |