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Seed Needs

Herb Seeds to Plant Lemon Basil (2 Packs)

Herb Seeds to Plant Lemon Basil (2 Packs)

$29.99 USD
$29.99 USD
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Key Features

  • Aroma: Lemon basil combines the traditional sweet basil scent with a citrus note, offering a refreshing fragrance that's instantly uplifting.
  • Appearance: Features small, narrow green leaves with a slight serration, often lighter in color than common basil due to its citric character.
  • Culinary Use: Popular in Southeast Asian cuisines, lemon basil adds a zesty twist to dishes like soups, salads, fish, and poultry, or infused into oils and vinegars.
  • Growth: Thrives in warm, sunny locations, similar to regular basil, but benefits from slightly more frequent watering due to its citrus content.
  • Quality: Fresh seeds for the current & following season that originate from a temperature & moisture-controlled facility.
  • Quantity: Generous seed counts allow you to share with friends and family or easily store the extras for next season.
  • Packets: Beautifully illustrated 3.5" x 5" packets feature easy, step-by-step seed sowing guides on the back.
  • Promise: We never knowingly supply GMO products. Majority of our seeds are open-pollinated & heirloom with a few hybrids.
  • Germination: Get the freshest seed from growers. When sown correctly, you will start seeing results in just a few days.
  • Freshness: Seeds are safely secured in tear & moisture-resistant packaging, keeping them fresher, longer than competitors.

Specifications

Brand Seed Needs
Manufacturer Seed Needs
Color Green
Size 2 Packs
Style Lemon Basil
Product Type PLANT_SEED
Special Features ['Heirloom', 'Non-GMO', 'Untreated Seed', 'Culinary Herb', 'Culinary Herb']
Item Type Keyword herb-plants
Item Dimensions H: 3 / L: 127 / W: 89
Package Dimensions H: 3 / L: 127 / W: 89 (Weight: 5)
unit 2 Count

Description

Lemon basil (Ocimum basilicum var. citriodorum) is a fragrant herb, a hybrid of sweet basil and American basil, prized for its vibrant citrusy aroma and flavor. Native to Southeast Asia, it thrives in warm, sunny climates and is widely used in culinary dishes, particularly in Thai, Vietnamese, and Indonesian cuisines, where its lemony zest enhances curries, soups, salads, and teas. The plant features bright green, slightly serrated leaves and delicate white or purple flowers, making it both ornamental and functional in gardens. Rich in essential oils like citronellol and linalool, lemon basil also offers potential health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, and is often used in traditional medicine for digestive and respiratory ailments. Its easy cultivation and versatile applications make it a favorite among home gardeners and chefs alike.
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