Information
Is a variant of basil with lemony aroma and somewhat smaller leaves. It has a very pleasant taste of lemon mixed with basil. Use it as ordinary basil, chiefly in herb vinegar with fish. A portion contains about 400 seeds.
Product number: | K140 |
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Scientific name: | Ocimum basilicum var. citriodora |
Botanic family: | The Mint Family - Lamiaceae |
Organic: | Yes |
Lifespan: | Annual |
F1 Hybrid: | No |
New variety: | No |
Sowing time: | Pre-cultivate: March–July |
Sowing depth: | 0,2 cm |
Germination time: | 5–15 days |
Plant spacing: | 25 cm |
Row spacing: | 30 cm |
Height: | 30-50 cm |
Plant location: | Sun–Half shade |
Harvest/blooming: | June–September |
Seeds/g: | 700 seeds |
Other: | Light germinating |
Heirloom variety: | No |
Cultivation advice
Sowing
Sow very shallowly indoors 6 weeks before setting out at 25 cm of mutual distance when the risk of frost is over and the soil has warmed up.Spacing
Keep 25 cm between plants and 30 cm between rows.Harvest
Harvest through the season, before the frost arrives.Seed
700 seeds/g.A portion contains about 400 seeds.