Basil Lemon (Ocimum Basilicum Lettuce leaf) 400 seeds (#2272)

Annual plant, height 30-40 cm, with aromatic, green leaves with intensely wrinkled, curly leaf blades.
The flowering period is from June to September, when the tops of the shoots are harvested.
It is cultivated as a medicinal, spice plant, but also as an ornamental plant in flower beds, boxes and containers.
Fresh leaves can be added to pickling cucumbers, salads, sauces, casseroles, roasted meats and fish. Due to its strong aroma, use only in small amounts. Drinking an infusion of the leaves soothes cough, it is also recommended for inflammation of the urinary tract.
Approximately 400 seeds in 1g packet.

Genus - Ocimum
Species - Basilicum
Variety - Lettuce leaf
Common name - Basil Lemon
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 3 - 11
Height - 0,30 - 0,40 m
Spread - 0,30 m
Plant type - Annual herb
Exposure - Full Sun
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Acid, neutral, alkaline (pH 5-8)
Soil type - Rich, light, well drained
Water requirements - High
Landscape uses - Border, Container, Specimen
Bloom season - June - September
Leaf / Flower color - Green / --

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
***Indoor sowing:
1. Sow from all year long in trays of moist compost. In winter, ensure more daylight.
2. Sow thinly and cover with a fine layer of compost. Cover with glass, polythene or propagator lid.
3. Keep at +15-+20C. Seedlings appear in 7-14 days.
4. Remove cover when seedlings appear. Grow in small groups in separate pots.
5. If planning to transplant outside, stand outside for a few days late in May (avoid frosts). Transplant 15 cm apart in final position in June or continue to grow inside.
5. Harvest indoor crops all year long, outdoor crops from June to October the following year.
***Outdoor sowing:
1. Sow from May to June in a prepared seed bed.
2. Sow thinly in rows 15 cm apart. Cover lightly with fine soil.Keep moist.
3. Pick leaves as required from June to November the following year.