{"product_id":"basil-lemon-seeds-organic","title":"Basil - Lemon seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBasil Lemon (Organic)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Cross Certified Organic seed (SXC cert 26065)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOcimum × citriodorum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacket: 100 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon basil carries a clean citrus scent over the usual basil warmth, on a neater plant with narrower leaves. It suits fish, chicken and Southeast Asian cooking, and works well in a pot by the back door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds about 5mm deep in punnets or direct into warm soil. Germination takes 5 to 10 days at 18 to 25°C. Space plants 20 to 25cm apart. Plants stay compact at around 40cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Sow - Australian Climate Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool \u0026amp; Mountain:\u003c\/strong\u003e November to January\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperate:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to February\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtropical:\u003c\/strong\u003e August to March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year-round, best April to September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArid \u0026amp; Semi-arid:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to February\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in free draining soil kept lightly moist. This one runs to flower faster than sweet basil, so pinch buds off promptly and sow a second batch mid season. A 20cm pot suits it well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick from about 8 weeks, taking stems above a leaf pair. Use the leaves fresh, as the citrus note fades on drying. Flowers are edible and good scattered over a salad.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51330508194104,"sku":"ORHA024","price":3.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/files\/basil-lemon-seeds-organic-6772615.jpg?v=1785234795","url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/products\/basil-lemon-seeds-organic","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}