Herb Lemon Basil

Matures in 40 Days

Height 12 to 15 inches

This small leaf basil is a favorite because of its unique lemon flavor. The plants produce leaves that are good in salads, fruit salads, vegetable dishes and with fish. Can be easily grown in pots or containers either indoors or outside.

SOWINGPlant seed outdoors after all danger of frost is past or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks earlier. Plant in rows 2 feet apart, spacing seeds inch apart in the row. Cover seed with inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Keep soil moist until plants start to grow.

THINNINGWhen plants are 3 to 5 inches tall, thin or transplant 1 foot apart in the row.

GERMINATIONGerminates in 7 to 14 days depending on soil and weather conditions.

REMARKSLower leaves are picked allowing newer leaves to grow. Makes an attractive addition to the flower bed.