Ocimum citriodorum. Annual plant.

• Beautiful and flavorful small basil leaves.
• Leaves have a unique lemon flavor that is excellent for flavoring many dishes.
• 75 days to mature.
• Can be grown indoors in containers.
• Very easy to grow.
• Extremely flavorful.

Quick Tip Planting Guide:

• Depth to Plant: 0.25 inches deep
• Spacing Between Plants: 10″-12″ apart
• Days to Germinate (Sprout): 14-21 days
• Germination Soil Temp: 65-85 degrees
• Planting Season: after last frost
• Plant Height: Up to 3 feet tall
• Plant Width: Up to 3 feet wide
• No. of Plants per sq. ft.: 1

Health Benefits of Lemon Basil

Basil is a known health tonic for expecting mothers and when mixed with tea it increases lactation in mothers.  It is also a nerve tonic and young children are sometimes encouraged to chew on the leaves of basil because it stimulates brain cells and can increase memory.