Lime Basil Herb, Organic

We are looking to find this for 2024 as Seedsavers is not offering this one for this season.

The Seed Savers Exchange - (O. americanum) Zesty lime flavor and aroma. Delicious in salads, salsa, and fish and chicken dishes. Compact, mounding plants average 20" in height. More heat tolerant than sweet basil. Annual. 

Characteristics: 

• Organic
• Annual plants
• Plants grow to 20 inches tall
• Lime scent and flavor
• 250 seeds 

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors when soil is warm and the temperature does not drop below 65°F. Can also be started indoors 4-6 weeks before planting out. Make successive sowings for continuous summer supplies. Pinch back flower stalks as they appear to keep plants from bolting. Prefers rich well-drained soil. 

Direct Seed: 1/8" Deep 

Germination: 5-30 Days 

Thin: 4-6" Apart 

Light: Full Sun

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