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🌿 Lemon Basil – 200 Seeds | Ocimum × citriodorum | Non-GMO | Fresh, Easy to Grow | Citrus-Scented Culinary Herb

🌿 Lemon Basil – 200 Seeds | Ocimum × citriodorum | Non-GMO | Fresh, Easy to Grow | Citrus-Scented Culinary Herb

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Elevate your herb garden with the zesty fragrance and flavor of Lemon Basil (Ocimum × citriodorum). This unique basil variety offers a bright lemony aroma that pairs perfectly with teas, seafood, salads, and desserts. Its compact growth makes it ideal for container gardening, windowsills, or traditional garden beds.

Whether you're a culinary enthusiast or a hobby gardener, Lemon Basil is easy to grow and loved by bees and pollinators.


🌱 Plant Information:

  • Botanical Name: Ocimum × citriodorum

  • Seed Count: 200 non-GMO seeds

  • Type: Annual herb

  • Height: 30–60 cm (12–24 in)

  • Flavor Profile: Sweet with a citrus twist

  • Attracts: Bees and beneficial insects


🌼 Care Guide:

  • Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hrs/day)

  • Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

  • Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy

  • Germination: 5–10 days

  • Sowing: Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost or sow directly outdoors after danger of frost

  • Spacing: 20–30 cm (8–12 in) apart

  • Harvesting: Begin harvesting once the plant reaches 6 inches tall; pinch off flower heads to prolong leaf production


🍃 Benefits:

  • Distinct lemon aroma and taste

  • Great for cooking, teas, and garnishing

  • Easy to grow in pots or gardens

  • Encourages biodiversity in your garden

  • Fast growing and productive


The package contains 0.5 grams or around 200 seeds

Ocimum basilicum citriodora

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