Ocimum basilicum

Lemon basil is a cross between African basil and common basil, and is widely grown in north-eastern Africa. Traditional basil flavour with a burst of lemon. Looking to make a refreshing iced tea or sorbet, this is your herb of choice. It is also used in Thai curries and makes an amazing addition to fish or chicken dishes. Place a few sprigs in a vase with your favourite flowers to impart a delightfully fresh lemony basil fragrance to your home!

Ready to harvest around 50 days.

Standard packet contains approx. 200 seeds

Petite packet contains approx. 70 seeds

Tyler Vivier	11/02/2025
My favourite for the tea garden - I adore this herb for fresh teas, a splash of honey and lemon and the aroma alone is to die for, let alone how delicious the brew is.

Gary Allner	10/01/2023
What a stunning citrus taste! Enjoy eating the leaves off the plant. Couple of leaves crushed in ice cold water very refreshing. Have used in salad,pasta and on fish. In my opinion it tastes far better raw and fresh so I don't cook with it. Next project will be a modified pesto. Also consider lime basil.