Basil, Mrs. Burns’ Lemon

Basil, Mrs. Burns’ Lemon, Ocimum basilicum var. citriodora- 50 or 200 seeds avg

Basil holds up as a cut flower filler and adds the perfect touch to late summer and fall bouquets. A striking touch in landscapes, kitchen gardens, cutting gardens and containers that will produce all season when harvested weekly.

Planting Tips:

• Sun to part sun.
• 24″H.
• Summer annual
• Plant seeds directly in the garden or start indoors for an earlier start.
• Plant after last danger of frost has past and the soil has begun to warm, typically a couple weeks past last frost date.
• Cover seed lightly.
• 5-10 days to germinate.
• 85-100 days to maturity.

Keep the Blooms Coming:

• Harvest for bouquets as the flower headsbegin to develop.
• Harvest stems at the base of the stem for a whole season of re-growth.
• This will produce multiple new sprouts from the base of the plant that will produce more strong stems for fresh weekly harvests.
• Remember that herbs need to be harvested on a regular basis to keep the plant fresh and growing.
• Treat basil stems harvested for bouquets as cut flowers and plunge into clean water with flower food added for maximum vase life.
• Basil stems do not like refrigeration.