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Ocimum x africanum ‘Lime’ Supply

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Ocimum x africanum Lime , Lime Basil

(Previously known as Ocimum americanum)

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Ocimum

Clusters of small cream flowers in summer. Green, oval, intensely citrus scented leaves. Culinary; lovely with sweet and savory dishes including meat, fish, rice and vegetables.

Want to learn more? Read Jekka s blog all about Basil.

      Characteristics:

      Hardiness: H1c (5 to 10C)

      Type: Frost tender Annual

      Height: 45cm

      Spread: 30cm

      Lime Basil 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: Cream

      Flowering time: Summer

      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, 15°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 35cm apart.

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