Lime Basil

Ocimum basilicum | SKU: 1621A-P250
1 Reviews
$3.75
  • Organic
  • Annual plants
  • Plants grow to 20 inches tall
  • Lime scent and flavor

Select Size

$3.75

Please select options before adding to cart

Item Details

(O. americanum) Zesty lime flavor and aroma. Delicious in salads, salsa, and fish and chicken dishes. Compact, mounding plants average 20" in height. More heat tolerant than sweet basil. Annual.

Learn to Grow Lime Basil

Direct Seed: 1/8" Deep

Germination: 5-30 Days

Thin: 4-6" Apart

Light: Full Sun

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors when soil is warm and temperature does not drop below 65°F. Can also be started indoors 4-6 weeks before planting out. Make successive sowings for continuous summer supplies. Pinch back flower stalks as they appear to keep plants from bolting. Prefers rich well-drained soil.

Back

Ratings & Reviews

1 review

5
  • 4 stars
  • 0 reviews
  • 3 stars
  • 0 reviews
  • 2 stars
  • 0 reviews
  • 1 star
  • 0 reviews
Write a Review

Very lime-y

by

While not as productive as a Genovese, my plants did well and smelled amazing. These are a must for making a good curry. A nice change of pace.

Was this review helpful?