Ocimum basilicum - Lemon Basil

Ocimum basilicum - Lemon Basil

Pot Size:  4-inch square

More compact than many other basils, this variety is perfect for small spaces. Lemon basil provides a lemon tang to savory and sweet dishes, in addition to being very aromatic. Consider using it in pestos, as topping chiffonade, to flavor vinegars, with pastas, and with citrus or blueberry desserts.  Can be grown indoors. 

Sun Requirements:  Full
Planting/ Spacing:  20 inches apart
Days to Maturity:  60 days
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive, susceptible to sunburn

Photo Credit: C. McKowen