Basil- Mrs Burns Lemon
Ocimum basilicum
Rated 5/5 based on 1 reviews.Standard seed packet, 110 seeds
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Basil- Mrs Burns Lemon
Ocimum basilicum
- Annual 50cm
- Culinary herb
- Attractive lemon scented leaves
Heirloom. Annual growing to 50cm with fragrnat green leaves and pink flowers. Leaves have a strong lemon flavour that is ideal to use in salads, rice dishes, soups, stews and teas and desserts. Can be grown in containers. Can be used in potpourri. Is more heat tolerant than regular basils. Has good disease resistance.
How to sow and grow:
| Method: | Raise seedlings |
| Sowing Depth: | 2mm |
| When: | Spring and summer |
| Position: | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
| Plant Spacing: | 40cm |
| Hardiness: | Frost tender |
| Plant Height: | 50cm |
| Days to Maturity/flowering: | 60 days |
| Care: | Pick regularly to encourage more growth. Keep well watered. Remove flower buds as soon as they appear for continued leaf growth. Protect from aphids, slugs and snails. |
(Product number: E3-06)
| SKU | E3-06 |
| Botanical name: | Ocimum basilicum |
| Packet type: | Standard seed packet |
| Packet quantity: | 110 seeds |
A must buy
26 January 2019My pick for best of the season. Great germination rates and beautiful citrus taste.
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