• Lemon Basil Seeds Ocimum × Africanum Herb with Citrus, 110 seeds
  • Lemon Basil Seeds Ocimum × Africanum Herb with Citrus, 110 seeds
  • Lemon Basil Seeds Ocimum × Africanum Herb with Citrus, 110 seeds
  • Lemon Basil Seeds Ocimum × Africanum Herb with Citrus, 110 seeds
  • Lemon Basil Seeds Ocimum × Africanum Herb with Citrus, 110 seeds
  • Lemon Basil Seeds Ocimum × Africanum Herb with Citrus, 110 seeds
  • Lemon Basil Seeds Ocimum × Africanum Herb with Citrus, 110 seeds
  • Lemon Basil Seeds Ocimum × Africanum Herb with Citrus, 110 seeds
  • Lemon Basil Seeds Ocimum × Africanum Herb with Citrus, 110 seeds
  • Lemon Basil Seeds Ocimum × Africanum Herb with Citrus, 110 seeds
  • Lemon Basil Seeds Ocimum × Africanum Herb with Citrus, 110 seeds
  • Lemon Basil Seeds Ocimum × Africanum Herb with Citrus, 110 seeds
  • Lemon Basil Seeds Ocimum × Africanum Herb with Citrus, 110 seeds
  • Lemon Basil Seeds Ocimum × Africanum Herb with Citrus, 110 seeds
  • Lemon Basil Seeds Ocimum × Africanum Herb with Citrus, 110 seeds
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Lemon Basil Seeds Ocimum × Africanum Herb with Citrus, 110 seeds

Lemon Basil Seeds Ocimum × Africanum Herb with Citrus, 110 seeds

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Lemon Basil (Ocimum × africanum), also called Hoary Basil or Asian Lemon Basil, is a fragrant annual herb with a refreshing citrus scent and flavor. Popular in Southeast Asian cooking, salads, and herbal teas, Lemon Basil adds a bright, zesty twist to recipes. Compact and easy to grow, it thrives in containers, raised beds, and kitchen gardens, providing continuous fresh harvests through the summer.

Seed Information

  • Type: Herb Seeds
  • Common Name: Lemon Basil, Hoary Basil
  • Genus: Ocimum
  • Species: Ocimum × africanum
  • Life Cycle: Annual
  • Features: Citrus-scented leaves, culinary herb, tea herb, aromatic, pollinator friendly
  • Season of Interest: Summer (leaf harvest, flowering)
  • Indoor/Outdoor: Both (outdoor beds, kitchen gardens, containers)
  • Sunlight: Full sun
  • Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
  • Watering: Moderate, prefers evenly moist soil
  • Climate: Warm climates; Temperate, Mediterranean, Humid Subtropical
  • Growth Habit: Upright, 12–18 in tall
  • Soil Type: Fertile, well-draining soil
  • Soil pH: 6.0–7.0
  • Planting Time: Spring after frost

Growing Instructions

  • When to Plant: Direct sow outdoors after last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks early
  • Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost
  • Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hrs daily)
  • Watering: Keep soil consistently moist
  • Spacing: 8–10 inches apart
  • Germination: 7–14 days at 65–75°F (18–24°C)
  • Harvest: Leaves ready in 40–50 days; pinch tops to encourage bushy growth
  • Tips: Pinch flower buds to prolong harvest; excellent for teas, salads, and soups
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Rachel
Excellent seeds

Planted 9 of these Lemon Basil Seeds Ocimum × Africanum Herb with Citrus seeds and nearly all came up within 8 days. Seedlings look strong and healthy — can't wait for blooms!

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Daniel
Will order again

Planted these in a sunny bed and they took off. Lemon Basil Seeds Ocimum × Africanum Herb with Citrus is now one of my favorite vegetables in the garden.

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Melissa

Ordered on a whim and so glad I did. My Lemon Basil Seeds Ocimum × Africanum Herb with Citrus came up fast and the plants are thriving in my raised beds.