{"product_id":"lemon-basil-seeds-fragrant-culinary-herb-for-garden-growing-1000-seeds","title":"Lemon Basil Seeds - Fragrant Culinary Herb for Garden Growing (1000 Seeds)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon basil is a delightful annual herb known for its bright, citrusy fragrance and flavor. With its light green leaves and subtle lemon scent, it adds a refreshing twist to teas, salads, pesto, and seafood dishes. This versatile herb is also a beautiful addition to garden beds, containers, and herb gardens, attracting pollinators with its small white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow from seed, lemon basil thrives in warm, sunny conditions and provides a steady harvest throughout the season. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, these seeds offer a rewarding growing experience and a continuous supply of fresh, aromatic leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant, lemon-scented leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, bushy growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for containers and garden beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnual herb that grows quickly from seed\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 (often sold as Ocimum basilicum 'Lemon')\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\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\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-11 (grown as annual elsewhere)\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\u003eGermination Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm soil (65-75°F), light for germination\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 danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; do not cover as they need light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, thin or transplant to 10-12 inches apart. Provide full sun and regular watering. Pinch back tips to encourage bushy growth and harvest leaves as needed. Lemon basil is sensitive to cold; protect plants if temperatures drop below 50°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e1000 Lemon Basil seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824727490870,"sku":"FOLIA2-1102","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6577296101_amsj.jpg?v=1793004345","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/lemon-basil-seeds-fragrant-culinary-herb-for-garden-growing-1000-seeds","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}