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Vegetable Seeds
Lime Basil Seeds
"Tropical citrus flavor"Sun: Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 65 Days
Uses: Fish, Chicken, Desserts
Summary
Lime basil combines traditional flavor of basil with tangy lime flavor. The mild citrus taste and fragrance really adds a unique citrus flair to dishes. Perfect for fish and chicken dishes. Also excellent for flavoring sauces, desserts, teas, and dressings. Compact plants have small bright green lance-shaped leaves and are perfect for growing in containers.
Quick Facts
- Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Planting Season: Spring
- Plant Type: Upright Bush with Small Green Leaves
- Features: Open Pollinated, Container Garden, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fast Growing, Culinary
- Plant Size: 16-20 inches
- Days to Maturity: 65 Days
- Plant Spacing: 10 inches
- Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
- Sowing Method: Direct Sow, Start Indoors
- Cold Stratification: No
- Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10