100+ ORGANICALLY GROWN Lime Lemon Basil Seeds Heirloom NON-GMO Fragrant, Delicious and Flavorful, From USA

Lime Lemon Basil (Ocimum Basilicum) A unique lime-flavored basil from Thailand. One of a kind! When you press leaves between your fingers you can smell a zesty lemony scent. Literally tastes like you took an incredibly flavorful basil and squeezed lime juice on top. Delicious in salads, salsa, smoothie, herbal tea, fish and chicken dishes, vinaigrette and stir fry. Popular variety for fresh market! Very fragrant! Compact, mounding plants average 20-24" in height. More heat tolerant than sweet basil. Annual. HOW TO GROW: *** Sow seeds indoors just on the surface of the soil. Keep moist, not letting the seeds dry out between watering. DO NOT cover the seeds with soil! Keep the soil lightly moist with a spray bottle or careful watering; germination should take place within 2-3 weeks. When the plants reach about 2" tall, transplant them into pots. Make sure the soil is enriched with compost or other organic matter. Pinch back flower stalks as they appear to keep plants from bolting. *** **SOIL Temperature for Germination: 70F **Spacing: Rows 18 inches a part; thin seedlings 6 inches. **Hardiness: Zones 4-10 **Sun Requirement: Full Sun/Partial Shade **Days to Germination: 14 - 21 days **Germination Rate: 91%