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Lemon Basil Seeds – Citrusy Sweet Herb for Garden & Kitchen
Ocimum basilicum
Listing is for 1 packet minimum of 50 seeds
Infuse your garden (and kitchen) with a zesty twist! Lemon Basil (Ocimum basilicum var. citriodorum) combines classic basil sweetness with a bright, citrus aroma thanks to its naturally high citral content. The tender, emerald-green leaves release an instant lemony burst perfect for Thai curries, summer salads, iced teas, herbal vinegars, and homemade pesto that pops with refreshing flavor. Plants stay compact—about 12-18 inches tall—yet branch vigorously, producing continuous harvests until frost. Sow indoors 6 weeks before your last spring frost or direct-seed once past your last spring frost date. Pinch the tips early to encourage bushiness and delay flowering. Snip leaves in the cool morning for peak oils, and remember: frequent harvesting equals fuller plants.
Follow me on social media because I talk a lot about the same seed varieties I sell here in my shop and gardening tips. IG, YT, and TikTok: jerrasgarden.
PLANTING
Germination: 5-10 days
Seed Sowing Depth: lightly cover with soil, about 1/4 inch
Sowing: Can direct sow or start in seed trays 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Not frost hardy and does not like extreme heat. If your in a hot climate with mild winters, start seeds indoors in August to grow through fall, winter, and spring.
Orders are shipped in 1-3 business days excluding holidays or delays due to natural disasters like hurricanes.
Seeds are shipped in bubble mailers so they will not be pushed through USPS roller machines which can damage the seeds. I will not ship seeds in an envelope for this reason.
Seeds will be shipped with no planting instructions to keep seed costs low to the buyer. Germination and plant care information is included in the description. I encourage each gardener to research specifics on how to be successful growing them. I also have lots of information on my TikTok, Instagram and YouTube channel all under the account name jerrasgarden. I started this shop to share my love of certain seed varieties and spread the knowledge of gardening. Please contact me if you can't find information or have additional questions.
Orders with live plants are packed on Mondays and Thursdays (excluding holidays or delays because of natural disasters. Plants are shipped in boxes with packaging material to protect them while they are in transit.
No returns or refunds once shipped. I am not responsible for lost or damaged packages caused by USPS. Since there are so many factors that affect germination and growing success, no refunds or exchanges are allowed once seeds have shipped. These are the same seeds I use in my personal garden so I can attest to their viability. Seeds are fresh season to season.
