Lemon Basil

Seed Count: Approx. 300 seeds Days to Maturity: 90 Days Description: An attractive, spreading, silver-green plant with a lemony aroma and flavor.  This basil is great for potpourris, tea, chicken, fish, vegetables, and herb vinegar. This native of northwestern India should be started indoors early or outside after danger of frost. Mint2Grow Tip:  I like to plant my basil between my tomato plants.  It makes a good defense against hornworms, and I've noticed significantly less of them when I do this.  Basil makes for a delicious tea by itself, or add it to a pot with lemongrass and mint for a Caribbean styled "bush tea".   How To Grow Sowing:  Since basil loves warm weather, it grows best when the soil has warmed and there is no chance of frost. In cool climates, start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost, sowing them thinly and providing heat to speed up the germination. Transplant 15-18" apart. To direct sow, plant the seeds 1/4" deep, in rich soil and full sun, thinning to 15