Mrs. Burns Lemon Basil Seeds - Herbal Plant

Mrs Burns Lemon Basil is a vigorous, warm-season herb characterized by its upright, branching growth and consistent foliage production. It performs well in warm climates and thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with full sunlight. This variety adapts to garden beds, borders, and container cultivation, forming a moderately bushy plant with regular care. Suitable for seasonal herb growing, it supports steady growth throughout the growing period.

Features

• Upright and branching herbaceous growth habit
• Moderately bushy and structured plant form
• Suitable for warm and sunny growing conditions
• Performs well in containers and garden beds
• Regular harvesting encourages continuous growth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Ocimum × africanum
• Common Name (US): Lemon Basil
• Seed Type / Variety: Mrs Burns Variety
• 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, fertile soil with organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent watering
• Mature Plant Size: 60 to 90 cm height, spread 40 to 60 cm
• Plant Spacing: 30 to 45 cm between plants