Lemon Basil Seeds - Herbal Plant

Lemon Basil is a warm-season herb that develops upright, branching plants with narrow foliage and a consistent growth habit. It performs well in warm climates and thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil with full sunlight. This plant adapts easily to both garden beds and container cultivation, forming a bushy structure with regular care. Suitable for seasonal herb growing, it responds well to trimming and supports continuous foliage production under favorable conditions.

Features

• Upright and branching herbaceous growth habit
• Narrow leaves with consistent development
• Suitable for warm and sunny environments
• Performs well in containers and garden beds
• Regular trimming encourages dense growth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Ocimum × africanum
• Common Name (US): Lemon Basil
• Seed Type / Variety: Herbal Plant
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous annual
• USDA Zones: 3 to 11 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Spring after last frost
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: March to June
• Sowing Season With Months: March, April, May, June
• Germination Time And Conditions: 5 to 10 days at 20 to 30 degrees Celsius in moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent watering
• Mature Plant Size: 30 to 60 cm height, spread 30 to 45 cm
• Plant Spacing: 25 to 30 cm between plants