Lemon Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
A refreshing twist on classic basil. Add a lemony kick to your favorite salads and dishes. Lemon basil is best used raw or at the very end of cooking to retain its flavor as much as possible.
BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name: Ocimum basilicum
Common name: Lemon basil
English: Lemon Basil
Family: Lamiaceae
MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Pinch the terminal shoots of the basil regularly to prevent early bolting.
| Plant type: Annual |
| Quantity: Envelope of about 150 seeds |
| Exposure: Full sun |
| Shape: Bushy |
| Soil: Rich |
| Watering: Regular |
| Sowing: Inside |
| Plantation: In the garden after the risk of frost |
| Days to maturity: 75 days |
| Germination: 5 to 20 days |
| Plant spacing: 25 cm |
| Row spacing: 30 cm |
| Depth: On the surface |
| Width: 25 cm to 30 cm |
| Height: 30 cm to 40 cm |
| Color: Green |
| Family: Lamiaceae |
| Characteristic: Aromatic |
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