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Basil Lemon Lemonette Seeds grow spreading silver-green plants with a bright lemon aroma and flavour. The leaves add a citrus note to a wide range of dishes.
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Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Herb
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Scientific Name: Ocimum americanum
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General Sowing Time: Spring to Autumn
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Position: Full Sun
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Sow Depth: Surface sow; press onto moist mix and dust lightly with fine vermiculite
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Spacing: 40 cm apart
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Germination: 7 to 14 days
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Height: 30-45 cm
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Days to Harvest: 60 to 90 days
Why Grow This Variety
- Lemon flavour can complement savoury and sweet recipes.
- The leaves suit salads, seafood, teas and desserts.
- Silver-green foliage adds interest to the herb garden.
- Full-sun growth suits bright garden positions.
Garden Uses
Grow Lemon Lemonette in a sunny herb bed or pot and use the leaves in salads, pesto, tea, seafood dishes or desserts.
Growing Notes
- Sow during spring to autumn.
- Position plants in full sun.
- Press seed onto moist, fine seed-starting mix and dust only lightly with fine vermiculite so light can reach it. Keep the mix warm and evenly moist until emergence; space established plants 40 cm apart.
- Allow 7 to 14 days for germination.
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