BASIL-LIME
$3.50
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Ocimum americanum
BASIL-LIME is a rare and tasty heirloom that combines the flavour of basil with lime to give an unusual, dramatic tasty plant. Compact and full of 4cm bright green leaves, and the aroma is absolutely heavenly! Works wonders with vinegar, fish, poultry, salad dressings, sauces and oils. Adds a delightful zing in salads!
Can be grown in containers and does not like to be overcrowded in a garden bed. Trim leaves and stems to increase bushiness. Harvest before blooming to get the best flavour in the leaves
SKU: HBA-LI
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| Plant Height | 200 - 400 cm (6.5 - 13 feet) |
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| Season of Interest | Year-round |
| Temperature Range | 10 - 35°C (50 - 95°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Perennial |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Raise seedlings |
| Soil Type | Well-drained, loamy, or sandy soil with good organic content |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature | 20 - 30 °C (68 - 86 °F) |
| Seed Preparation | Soak seeds for 12–24 hours for improved germination rates |
| Sowing Depth | 1 - 2 cm (0.4 - 0.8 inches) |
| Plant Spacing | 4 - 6 meters (13 - 20 feet) |
| Row Spacing | 4 - 5 meters (13 - 16 feet) |
| Watering | Deep watering required, especially during fruiting periods. |
| Germination Time (Days) | 14 - 28 days |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 180 - 240 days (6 - 8 months from flowering to harvest |
| Good Companion Plants | Basil,Garlic,Marigold,Thyme,Chives |
| Bad Companion Plants | Potatoes,Corn,Fennel |
| Pests | Citrus Psyllids,Aphids,Leaf Miners,Scale Insects,Citrus Mites |
| Diseases | Citrus Greening ,Root Rot,Citrus Scab,Citrus Canker,Sooty Mold |
| Not shipped to Tasmania | true |
| Seeds per pack | 130 |
| Min temperature (C) | 10 |
| Max temperature (C) | 35 |
BASIL-LIME
$3.50
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