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Mrs. Burns' Lemon

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Mrs. Burns' Lemon

Herb

Ocimum basilicum var. citriodora

  • Partial sun
  • Zone 10
  • 60 days to maturity
  • Herbs
  • 12" spacing
  • Moderate water
  • Annual
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  • Overview

    Very bright green, 2 1/2" long leaves with white blooms make this basil both attractive and intensely flavorful. Ht. 20-24".Edible Flowers: Use the flowers in any recipe that calls for basil, or to garnish drinks, salads, soups, pasta, and desserts. Flavor is of intense basil and citrus.

  • Planting

    Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost when soil is warm

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil, slightly acidic to neutral pH. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Japanese beetles, spider mites, whiteflies, aphids. Common diseases: Fusarium wilt, powdery mildew, root rot.