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Lime basil 'Lime' (Ocimum americanum)
28,00 DKK
Unit price perExpected delivery date: 11 April to 18 April.
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SEEDS (50pcs/bag)
Common name: Lime basil, Lime Basil
Scientific name: Ocimum americanum
Family: Lamiaceae
Plant history & use:
An unusual type of basil from America with a distinct lime flavor.
Goes well with fish dishes and marinades. Also a good addition to salads.
Suitable for both Asian and Mediterranean dishes.
Culture:
Annual. Grows up to 50 cm in height.
Grow in well-drained potting soil in a sunny location. Outdoors or in a pot.
Sowing:
Fill a pot or seed tray with moist, well-drained soil. Spread the seeds evenly over the soil and press them down gently so they make good contact with the soil surface. Do not cover with soil.
To maintain humidity, cover the seeds with plastic wrap or a plastic bag with air holes. Then place the seeds in a warm, well-drained spot and leave until the seeds have germinated. Alternatively, sow in a mini greenhouse to maintain even humidity.
It usually takes between 5-15 days for the seeds to germinate.
Features :
Year: Perennial
Growing position: partial shade/sun
Height: 50 cm
Germination time: 5-15 days
SEEDS (50pcs/bag)
Common name: Lime basil, Lime Basil
Scientific name: Ocimum americanum
Family: Lamiaceae
Plant history & use:
An unusual type of basil from America with a distinct lime flavor.
Goes well with fish dishes and marinades. Also a good addition to salads.
Suitable for both Asian and Mediterranean dishes.
Culture:
Annual. Grows up to 50 cm in height.
Grow in well-drained potting soil in a sunny location. Outdoors or in a pot.
Sowing:
Fill a pot or seed tray with moist, well-drained soil. Spread the seeds evenly over the soil and press them down gently so they make good contact with the soil surface. Do not cover with soil.
To maintain humidity, cover the seeds with plastic wrap or a plastic bag with air holes. Then place the seeds in a warm, well-drained spot and leave until the seeds have germinated. Alternatively, sow in a mini greenhouse to maintain even humidity.
It usually takes between 5-15 days for the seeds to germinate.
Features :
Year: Perennial
Growing position: partial shade/sun
Height: 50 cm
Germination time: 5-15 days
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