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Basil-Lemon
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Lemon Basil
Ocimum basilicum citriodorum
Delicious basil with lemony aroma and flavor due to its citral content (same as lemon grass, lemon verbana, etc). The leaves are small, narrow, and oval-shaped. Will need to be pinched back just like other basil. Just like other basil, also contains high levels of Vitamin K, and moderate levels of beta carotene, also contains vitamin C, calcium, folate, iron, magnesium, manganese, copper, and omega-3 fatty acids. Popular in Southeast Asian and Indonesian countries. Often used in curries, seafood dishes, and soups. Check out this awesome lemon basil pesto recipe.
| Days to germination | 5-15 days |
| Days to maturity | 90-120 |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Plant time | Spring and Summer |
| Spacing | 1" |
| Sun | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil temperature | Minimum soil temperature of 70 degrees F. |
| Optimum soil P.H | 5.6-8.5 |
| Height | 12-18 in. |
| Harvest | Harvest leaves throughout growing season |
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