Basil Mrs. Burns' Lemon
Loves hot, dry summers.
This heat-loving plant sets 2 1/2-inch leaves of dark green on plants 18 to 24 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide. A great choice for containers as well as the herb or vegetable garden, it is aromatic and very pest and disease resistant. Strongly recommended for anyone who values strong fragrance and flavor.
Sow seeds outdoors 1 to 2 weeks after last spring frost, or begin indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplant date. It germinates in 5 to 15 days. Thin when seedlings are 2 inches tall. Pinch the central stem of the plant back several times during growth to encourage the production of side shoots. Lean soils in a sunny location will produce more flavorful oils, but it will tolerate partial sun. Be sure to grow some on a sunny indoor windowsill for fresh herbs just steps away from your cooking. It's also a bit more heat tolerant than Sweet Basil, a plus for gardens in the South. It produces small terminal racemes of pink flowers, but you'll want to keep them pinched back to promote dense, bushy growth and focus the plant's energy on producing aromatic oil instead of flowers. Pkt is 100 seeds.
| Genus | Ocimum |
| Species | basilicum citriodora |
| Variety | Mrs. Burns' Lemon |
| Bloom Season | Mid Summer |
| Days To Maturity | 60 |
| Habit | Mound-shaped |
| Plant Height | 18 in - 24 in |
| Plant Width | 12 in - 24 in |
| Item Form | Seeds |
| Additional Characteristics | Easy Care Plants, Edible, Fragrance, Heirloom, Herbs, Indoor Growing |
| Bloom Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Harvest Season | Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture Requirements | Dry, Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Disease Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Pest Resistant |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Beds, Containers, Cuisine |
