Lemon Basil Seeds

3.25 × 3.25 × 0.05 in

1 year (annual)

Grows best in hydroponics (about twice as fast) but is happy in soil too.

Plant 5 sites in a 4" (1 pint) container. In larger containers, space sites 2" apart. For each site plant 2 seeds 1/4" deep.

Plant 5 site per square foot. For each site, plant 2 seeds 1/4" deep.

Grows between 20 and 24 inches tall, requiring 4 to 8 inches of space.

Delightful citrusy taste mixed with the classic sweetness of basil, with undertones of cinnamon, mint and spice. Contains high amounts of Vitamin K, C and A, plus Calcium and Iron.

Mrs. Burns Lemon Basil was named after Mrs. Janet Burns, a gardener in New Mexico. She obtained it in the late 1930’s from a neighbor who had been growing the plant since 1920. It is a hybrid of sweet basil, with intense flavor, larger leaves and a larger harvest than most lemon basil plants.

Lemon basil is delicious in salads and when liberally added to grilled shrimp or fish. Add a sprig to iced tea for a cool drink on a hot day.

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