Ocimum basilicum 'Lime' - Basil, Lime from My Organic Table
Ocimum basilicum 'Lime' - Basil, Lime from My Organic Table
Ocimum basilicum Lime

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Enter the approximate length and width of the area you will be planting and click 'Calculate' to determine how many Ocimum basilicum 'Lime' you will need.

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Ocimum basilicum 'Lime'

Basil, Lime

Lime Basil is Sweet and fragrant. It has a mild citrus taste and aroma. Try pairing it with lemon basil for an explosion of citrusy tang in sauces, dressings and desserts.

  • Bright citrus-lime aroma in the leaves
  • Tender warm-season basil for beds or containers
  • Harvest young tips often for best flavor
  • Excellent with fish, fruit, and summer drinks

  • Category: Herbs
  • Hardiness Zone: 10-11
  • Height: 18-30 in
  • Spread: 12-18 in
  • Spacing: 12 in
  • Temperature: 45 to 95°f

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Soil Moisture
• Keep Well-Watered
Attributes
• Container
• Cut and let regrow
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Fragrant
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ocimum basilicum 'Lime'

Plant after the weather turns warm and give full sun, rich soil, and steady moisture. Pinch growing tips often to delay flowering and encourage branching. Harvest lightly but regularly so plants stay leafy and productive.