Herb Basil Lime Ocimum Basilicum

Description

Herb Basil Lime Ocimum Basilicum

Herb Basil Lime Ocimum Basilicum. The Basil Lime, ‘Ocimum basilicum americanum’, combines the flavour of basil and lime that gives you and unusual, dramatic, tasty basil. This unusual and tasty basil will work wonders in vinegar, with fish, salad dressings, sauces, and oils. Desserts are a perfect addition for Lime Basil.

Cultivation Advice 

• Sow April in trays, pots, etc. of good seed compost in a warm place to maintain an ideal temperature of 55-60F.
• Sow in well-drained compost, just covering the seed with compost,
• but do not exclude light, which is beneficial to germination.
• Germination usually takes 14-30 days.
• Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle.
• Harden off and plant out 30cm (12in) apart when all risk of frost has passed.
• Prefers a well-drained soil and a sheltered sunny site
• Can also be grown on a sunny windowsill.