Mrs. Burn's Lemon Basil
Heirloom
- Organic
- Annual plants
- Plants grow to 12-18 inches tall
- Citrus scent and flavor
(O. basilicum) Grown since the 1920s by Mrs. Clifton of Carlsbad, New Mexico. In the 1950s she gave it to Janet Burns, mother of Barney Burns, a Native Seeds/SEARCH founder. Intense citrus aroma, popular for vinegars and seafood dishes. Plants are 12-18" tall with a neat habit, small green leaves, and white flowers. Dries nicely. The finest strain of lemon basil available. Annual.
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.