Lime Basil is a low growing basil with dark green, somewhat narrow leaves. Healthy and harmonious in its growth. The very strong aroma is reminiscent of lime, lemon and bergamot. Goes well with tomatoes and Asiatic dishes but also with fruit salad or jam. Dried leaves make a very recommendable tea.
Characteristics
Botanical name: Ocimum americanumSpecific qualities: germinates in the light, needs much warmthVegetation period: annualThousand Grain Weight: 1.0-1.7 g
Cultivation
Seed required for direct sowing (g/100m²): 40-50 g/100 m²Seed required for 1000 plants (g): 3-4Seed required for 1000 (ø 10 cm)-pots: 20 gSowing depth: 0.3-0.5Sowing times: indoors from April; planting out from mid MayDistance between rows and plants (cm): 30 x 20 cm
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