Lime Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

Vibrant green, fragrant with a slightly sweet lime flavor. Delicious in salads, sautés, Thai dishes, marinades, desserts, and beverages/teas. A hardworking garden companion plant that banishes aphids and other pests while attracting pollinators. Nutrient dense – valued as a culinary and medicinal herb. 100 seeds minimum Germination: 7-10 days Maturity: 60 days Direct sow in full sun 1/4” deep after last frost or start indoors 5-6 weeks prior to last frost. Harden off seedlings before transplanting. Basil prefers well-drained soil. Space plants 8” apart; space rows 18-24” apart.