With dark green leaves and a strong lime flavor, this unique basil will lend a kick to your herb garden!  Indeed, Lime Basil even smells like lime - so your whole patch will be reminiscent of lime.  It has a sweet, mild citrus flavor.  

 Days to Harvest: 65 

Seed Specifications:

• Plant 1/4" deep, 8-10" apart.
• Basil has a lower germination rate than many seeds, averaging just 60%. Fortunately, our seed packets contain many more seeds than you'll need.
• To get a jump on the basil season, you can start your basil seeds indoors, 3 to 4 weeks before planting time. Put 4 to 6 seeds in a pot. Once the seedlings have their first set of true leaves, thin to 1 or 2 plants per pot. Basil transplants well, but the plants will appreciate being protected from wind and sun for the first several days.
• Basil has a lower germination rate than many seeds, averaging just 60%. Fortunately, our seed packets contain many more seeds than you'll need. Basil is a hot weather plant and is very susceptible to frost damage. Seeds and plants should not be put into the ground until the soil is warm (65 to 70 degrees) and the weather has settled. Even a cool, 50 degree night will slow down the plant's growth for some time afterward

Growing Information:

• Plants reach 16-24" tall.
• Full sun.  Water frequently.
• Basil is a hot weather plant and is very susceptible to frost damage.  Even a cool, 50 degree night will slow down the plant's growth for some time afterward.
• Basil prefers growing in a lightly moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil that contains lots of organic matter (like compost!). Like most herbs, basil is not a heavy feeder, so there is no need to add any fertilizer to the soil around your plants. Basil is a good companion for tomatoes as it will tolerate being shaded as the tomato plant matures.
• To get the highest yield of tender and flavorful basil leaves, pinch back the tip of each branch, starting in early summer when the plants are just 6 inches tall. Continue pinching back the branches (as you harvest the leaves), pinching off any flowers that start to form. If the plant is not allowed to flower and set seed, it should continue producing high quality leaves right up to frost. 

Uses/History:

•  Tastes great in sauces and desserts.  Pair with Lemon Basil!

Most of the general information provided is from the Vegetable Encyclopedia at www.gardeners.com, with additional facts provided by your friends at Seattle Seed Company.