Basil 'Lemon'
Ocimum basilicum
Lemony aroma and flavor. Used to flavor soups, stews, tomato dishes, and herb vinegars.
Attractive, spreading silver-green plant with lemony aroma and flavor is great for potpourris, tea, chicken, fish, vegetables and herb vinegars. An annual, so it will last but a year in its native climate. This variety tends to bloom in mid-summer.
Normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow.
- Basil picked for use in the kitchen is best held in a glass of water at room temperature.
- Height: 12-18 inches
- Spacing: 8-10 inches