{"product_id":"500-lemon-basil-seeds-fragrant-culinary-herb-for-garden-planting","title":"500 Lemon Basil Seeds – Fragrant Culinary Herb for Garden Planting","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon basil is a delightful annual herb prized for its bright, citrusy fragrance and flavor. With its light green leaves and white flowers, it adds a fresh accent to herb gardens, containers, and sunny borders. The leaves are commonly used in teas, salads, pesto, and Asian-inspired dishes, while the aromatic foliage appeals to pollinators and beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis packet contains 500 seeds, offering plenty of growing potential for garden beds, raised planters, or windowsill pots. Lemon basil is easy to grow from seed and rewards gardeners with a steady supply of fresh leaves throughout the season when regularly harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant, citrus-scented leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, bushy growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces small white flowers in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators to the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for fresh culinary use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ocimum × africanum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, bushy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow lemon basil seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost, or directly outdoors after the soil has warmed and all danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface and keep them consistently moist; they need light to germinate. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, thin or transplant them to their final spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide regular watering, especially during dry spells, and pinch back flower buds to encourage leafy growth. Harvest leaves as needed, starting when plants are about 6 inches tall. Lemon basil thrives in warm, sunny conditions and benefits from a layer of mulch to retain soil moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e500 Lemon Basil seeds for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67835977171254,"sku":"FOLIA2-1456","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6578497939_lcxg.jpg?v=1793096759","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/500-lemon-basil-seeds-fragrant-culinary-herb-for-garden-planting","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}