Basil Lemon Herb Seed

Basil Lemon Herb Seed - Irish Plants Direct 

 

This easy to grow bushy aromatic herb has pointed bright green lemon scented and flavoured leaves with white flowers in summer. 

 

Grow in the garden in pots and container displays or on the kitchen window sill. 

 

Seed Qty 1.5gram

 

☀️Sow February - June or year round for indoor use 

☀️Germination 7 - 10 days

☀️Loam - neutral soil

☀️Harvest June - October

Sow the seed thinly from February onto well drained compost and cover lightly and leave on a sunny window sill. Alternatively sow outdoors in a sunny sheltered spot into fertile soil from April.

 

Basil doesn't tolerate any cold so make sure all frosts have passed before planting out. It has small white flowers during summer pinch out the flower head or just trim the plant after flowering to encourage new leaf growth.

 

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