Basil Seeds, Mrs. Burns Lemon
$3.25
Ocimum basilicum
This chef's delight will thrill the basil lover in everyone. With an intense citrus flavor, this variety is more heat tolerant than other basils making it a favorite in the south. The best variety of lemon basil available, it is great in vinegars! Plants grow to 12-18" tall and have attractive white flowers.
Direct seed or transplant into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Basil will need full sun and well-draining soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, basil will need at least an inch of water per week. Typically grown for leaves and flowers. Annual.
SMALL FARM GROWN by Hazel Witch Farm, Richmond, VA
- Planting Information
| Average Seed / oz | Seed / 100' Row | Average Yield / 100' Row | Days to Harvest |
| 17700 | n/a | n/a | 60 |
| Planting Season | Ideal Soil Temp | Sun | Frost Tolerance |
| After Last Frost | 65-85°F | Full Sun | Frost Sensitive |
| Sowing Method | Seed Depth | Direct Seed Spacing | Min. Seeds Per Packet |
| Transplant or Direct Seed | 1/8" | 2-4" | 90 |
| Mature Spacing | Days to Sprout | Production Cycle | Seed Viability |
| 4-6" | 5-20 | Annual | 5 years |