Lime Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a refreshing basil variety known for its bright citrus fragrance and zesty flavor that elevates both garden and kitchen. Its compact, lush growth makes it ideal for small gardens, pots, or windowsills.
With glossy green leaves and small white flowers, Lime Basil attracts bees and butterflies, promoting pollinator activity. This variety thrives in warm weather, offering continuous harvests through summer. Perfect for culinary use, teas, and ornamental planting, Lime Basil adds freshness and beauty to your home garden.
Features
- Premium Non-GMO Ocimum basilicum Lime Basil seeds
- Distinct citrus aroma and tangy flavor
- Compact, bushy growth ideal for containers or borders
- Produces white flower clusters loved by pollinators
- Heat-tolerant and fast-growing annual herb
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor gardening
- Low-maintenance, easy to grow
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
- Common Name (US): Lime Basil
- Plant Type: Annual herb
- Flower Color: White
- Foliage: Glossy green, aromatic leaves
- Height: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
- Spread: 10–12 inches (25–30 cm)
- Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
- Light Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-drained, rich loamy soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
- Watering Needs: Moderate; keep evenly moist but not waterlogged
- Temperature Range: 65–90°F (18–32°C)
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (grown as annual elsewhere)
- Days to Germination: 7–14 days
- Seed Depth: ¼ inch (0.6 cm)
- Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches (20–30 cm)
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Maintenance Level: Easy
- Uses: Culinary herb gardens, containers, tea blends, pollinator gardens
Planting Guide
- When to Sow: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outdoors after frost danger passes.
- Seed Depth: Sow about ¼ inch deep in moist, well-draining soil.
- Germination: Maintain 70–80°F (21–27°C) for 7–14 days.
- Light: Full sun for best aroma and leaf production.
- Watering: Water regularly; do not let soil dry completely.
- Harvesting: Begin harvesting leaves once plants reach 6 inches tall; pinch tips to promote branching.
- Maintenance: Remove flower spikes for continuous leaf growth and stronger aroma.
