Basil Mrs. Burns' Lemon
Ocimum basilicum citriodora Mrs. Burns' Lemon
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Loves hot, dry summers.
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The Tangiest, Most Mouth-Puckering Lemon Flavor!
A Legendary Heirloom from New Mexico
60 days. Mrs. Burns' Lemon Basil is nothing short of an idol among fine chefs and gardeners alike! This heirloom was discovered in New Mexico, and it is absolutely the best lemon basil available anywhere, with larger leaves and a much more intense, citrusy, mouth-puckering flavor! This heat-loving plant sets 2 1/2-inch leaves of dark green on plants 18 to 24 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide. A great choice for containers as well as the herb or vegetable garden, it is aromatic and very pest- and disease-resistant. Strongly recommended for anyone who values strong fragrance and flavor. Sow seeds outdoors 1 to 2 weeks after last spring frost, or begin indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplant date. It germinates in 5 to 15 days. Thin when seedlings are 2 inches tall. Pinch the central stem of the plant back several times during growth to encourage the production of side shoots. Lean soils in a sunny location will produce more flavorful oils, but it will tolerate partial sun. Be sure to grow some on a sunny indoor windowsill for fresh herbs just steps away from your cooking. It's also a bit more heat tolerant than Sweet Basil, a plus for gardens in the South. It produces small terminal racemes of pink flowers, but you'll want to keep them pinched back to promote dense, bushy growth and focus the plant's energy on producing aromatic oil instead of flower. Pkt is 100 seeds.
This product can be purchased in the following collection:
Herb Garden Collection (90359)
Seeds Item # 0292
Basil Mrs. Burns' Lemon
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Saturday, November 22
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Basil Mrs. Burns' Lemon
Botanical Name:
Ocimum
basilicum citriodora
Mrs. Burns' Lemon
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Sun Exposure:
Part Shade
Full Sun
Soil Moisture:
Dry
Moist, well-drained
Soil Types/Tolerance:
Normal, loamy
Ship Form:
Seeds
Product Category:
Annuals
Herbs
Seeds
Bloom Color:
Pink
Bloom Season:
Mid Summer
Foliage Color:
Dark Green
Days to Maturity:
60 days
Plant Habit:
Mound-shaped
Uses:
Cuisine
Beds
Containers
Additional Features:
Edible
Easy Care Plants
Herbs
Heirloom
Fragrance
Special Resistance:
Pest Resistant
Heat Tolerant
Disease Resistant
Plant Width:
12 in
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24 in
Plant Height:
18 in
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24 in
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