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Lemon Basil

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Common Name : Tulsi; Lemon basil; hoary basil; Thai lemon basil or Lao basil
Scientific Name : Ocimum basilicum citriodorum
Plant Height : 20 to 45 cm
Flower colour : White
Level of Growing : Easy
Packet Contains : 200 Seeds
Sowing Season : Throughout the year
Sowing Method : Seedling transplant or Direct
Seeds Sowing Depth : 0.5cm
Germination Temperature : 21 to 25°C
Germination Time : 7 to 14 days from sowing
Harvest : 50 to 70 days

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The lemon basil plant is a perennial, aromatic and culinary herb plant, one of the most popular tulsi varieties. The lemon basil leaves are soft, thin, ovate-shaped and light green in color. It is famous for its strong lemon-scented leaves, flowers and stems, which are all edible. Make soup, curries and stir-fried dishes. This is delicious in every way. The lemon basil plant gives a stunning look to your home and has many benefits.

What size grow bag is best for Lemon Basil?
12 x 12 (W*H)
15 x 15 (W*H)

Lemon Basil Plant Growing Season In India
You can grow lemon basil in any season throughout the year indoors. The best season for sowing lemon basil seeds is spring and summer when the soil is warm.

How To Grow Lemon Basil At Home
• Basil lemon seeds can be sown directly in pots or by transplanting. Basil seeds will germinate faster at 21-25°C temperature. Sow basil lemon seeds in the seedling tray with a potting mix about 0.5 cm deep. Give light water through a watering sprayer. Keep the seedling tray in a spot; lemon basil seeds will germinate within 7-14 days.
• When seedlings are 15-20 cm in height at a time, transplant them into a big pot or grow bag and plant only 1-2 saplings per pot without disturbing their roots.

How To Fertilize Lemon Basil Plant
Apply good organic fertilizer (such as vermicompost and cow manure) or slow-release fertilizer (like compost tea) to the lemon basil plant once a month.

Lemon Basil Plant Care Tips
Water : Give deep water once a week to your basil plants and make sure to give water to the base of the plant, avoiding showering the leaves and stems.
Soil : Use well-drained, moist soil (but not too moist) for better growth of basil plants.
Sunlight : Lemon Basil plants need 6-8 hours of full sunlight.
Temperature : The ideal growing temperature for lemon basil plants is 18-32°C (minimum temperature is 10°C).
Common Pests and Disease : Aphids, slugs and whiteflies generally attack the basil plants and some diseases like fusarium wilt, bacterial leaf spot and root rot infect basil. If you are facing these problems, use organic pesticide neem oil.

Lemon Basil Leaves Benefits
• Protect against vision loss/help for good vision
• Beneficial for wound healing
• Supporting weight loss
• Managing blood sugar levels
• Good for digestion
• Helpful in anxiety and depression

When To Harvest Lemon Basil 
Cut the lemon basil leaves when the plant is about 8-10 inches tall.

 
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