Mrs. Burns’ Lemon Basil is a legendary heirloom plant that has been grown since the 1920’s. The lemon-scented, light-green leaves can be used in cooking, eaten raw and added to baked treats. A total one off, sweet like basil.
Appearance: Lemon scented light green leaves
Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum
Name: Mrs. Burns’ Lemon Basil
Variety: Basil
Quantity: 120 seeds
Plant size: Height 40cm, width 20cm
Container size: Height 20cm, width 20cm
Sowing: Indoor February-March, Outdoors April-June
Timing: Germination 5-10 days, harvesting 40-60 days
Spacing: When sowing 1-3cm, when thinning 3-5cm
Growing: Full sun to partial shade, regular watering but not overdone, well-drained, light and moist soil, light feeder for feeding
Caring: Prune the basil early and often by pinching off the upper set of leaves. Cut the flowers off to prevent the leaves from becoming bitter
Supporting: Pollinators attracts bees and butterflies
Pests: Repels aphids and mosquitos
Harvesting: Keep in a glass of water and in a cool, dry, dark spot once harvested
Medicinal: Refreshing and relaxing, basil stimulates appetite and lifts the mood
Eating: Use in soups, sauces, marinades
Companion plant: Tomatoes, peppers, oregano, garlic, chives, parsley, alpine strawberries
All seeds come in robust packaging with seeding/growing instructions.
