Basil Heirloom Seeds - Lemon

Packed in Resealable Long Life MylarMoisture Proof Packets10+ Year Survival Seed Viability Category: Herb Type: Basil Variety: Lemon Family: Lamiaceae Botanical Name: Ocimum Basilicum Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9,10 Growing Difficulty:  3 Soil PH:  5.5 to 7.5 Fertilizer Requirements:  14-14-14 Soil Type: Moist, Well-Draining Germination (days): 8 – 14  Soil Temp for Germination: 70°F Lighting Conditions: Full Sun Days to Maturity:  60 – 90 Planting Depth:  1/4” Distance Apart (in row):  6-10” Row Spacing: 30-36”   Sowing Instructions DIRECT SOW AFTER DANGER OF LAST FROST Starting Indoors 6-8 WEEKS BEFORE DANGER OF LAST FROST Growing Tips Lemon Basil, much like other Basil varieties prefer to grow in rich, fertile and loose soils. Do not allow plant to flower until after harvesting is completed. Once the plant flowers, the leaves will become dry and leathery in texture. Culinary Uses Lemon Basil is common in Indian cuisine but has become even more popular in many other