Ocimum x africanum For Sale

Description
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Ocimum x africanum, Lemon Basil
(Previously known as Ocimum africanum (syn. Ocimum x citriodorum))
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Ocimum
Clusters of small white flowers in summer. Green, oval, intensely citrus scented leaves. Culinary; great culinary flavour, make marinades for use with fish, chicken, rice and pasta dishes and in salads.
Want to learn more? Read Jekka s blog all about Basil.
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- Characteristics:
Lemon Basil can be seen in Jekka s Herbetum and is available to buy online as herb seeds.
Details
• Aspect: Full Sun
• Soil type: Loam, Sand, Free Draining
• pH: Universal pH
• Habit: Upright
• Flowering colour:
• Flowering time:
• Uses: Culinary (Read Jekka s Guide To Culinary Herbs for more information)
• Attracts pollinators: No
• Container suitability: No
• UK native: No
• Caution: N A
Growing
• Grown from seed:
• Indoor Sowing: In late spring, into prepared plug trays or pots, cover with perlite. Bottom heat, 18°C, aids germination. Only water seedlings before midday.
• Outdoor Sowing: In early summer, into a rich well-drained soil, in a sheltered, sunny position. Thin to 20cm apart.
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Growing
• Grown from seed:
• Indoor Sowing: In late spring, into prepared plug trays or pots, cover with perlite. Bottom heat, 18°C, aids germination. Only water seedlings before midday.
• Outdoor Sowing: In early summer, into a rich well-drained soil, in a sheltered, sunny position. Thin to 20cm apart.
• Indoor Sowing: In late spring, into prepared plug trays or pots, cover with perlite. Bottom heat, 18°C, aids germination. Only water seedlings before midday.
• Outdoor Sowing: In early summer, into a rich well-drained soil, in a sheltered, sunny position. Thin to 20cm apart.
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