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Lemon Basil Plant

Lemon Basil Plant

$5.99

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Description
A close cousin to the more common lemon basil, lime basil herb has a zesty flavor and a sweet, citrusy aroma. Lime basil is used in a variety of dishes, including chicken, fish, sauces, fruit salad and Thai dishes. It also makes delicious, refreshing iced tea. Growing lime basil isn’t difficult, and the herbs can be planted in the garden or grown in containers. You can even grow lime basil plants indoors on a bright, sunny windowsill.

Read more at Gardening Know How: Lime Basil Herb Care – Learn How To Grow Lime Basil Plants https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/lime-basil-herb-care.htm

Lemon Basil is an annual herb here in zone 7 that offers a unique flavor combination that makes a lovely addition to marinades, vinegar or jellies, as well as chopped for use with grilled fish, salads, pasta, and poultry dishes.

Care

Keep plants bushy by pinching off flowers and tips regularly, and feed lightly with organic fertilizer during the growing season to encourage lush foliage. Keep plants bushy by pinching off flowers and tips regularly, and feed lightly with organic fertilizer during the growing season to encourage lush foliage. Keep plants bushy by pinching off flowers and tips regularly, and feed lightly with organic fertilizer during the growing season to encourage lush foliage. Keep plants bushy by pinching off flowers and tips regularly, and feed lightly with organic fertilizer during the growing season to encourage lush foliage.

Growth Habit

Lemon basil typically grows into a bushy, upright plant reaching 24-36" tall and 12-24" wide. 

Toxicity

Generally deer resistant and considered not toxic to pets. 

    Satisfaction

    Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.

    For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.

    For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 1 year warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant! 

    Shipping

    Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.
    Description
    A close cousin to the more common lemon basil, lime basil herb has a zesty flavor and a sweet, citrusy aroma. Lime basil is used in a variety of dishes, including chicken, fish, sauces, fruit salad and Thai dishes. It also makes delicious, refreshing iced tea. Growing lime basil isn’t difficult, and the herbs can be planted in the garden or grown in containers. You can even grow lime basil plants indoors on a bright, sunny windowsill.

    Read more at Gardening Know How: Lime Basil Herb Care – Learn How To Grow Lime Basil Plants https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/lime-basil-herb-care.htm

    Lemon Basil is an annual herb here in zone 7 that offers a unique flavor combination that makes a lovely addition to marinades, vinegar or jellies, as well as chopped for use with grilled fish, salads, pasta, and poultry dishes.

    Care

    Keep plants bushy by pinching off flowers and tips regularly, and feed lightly with organic fertilizer during the growing season to encourage lush foliage. Keep plants bushy by pinching off flowers and tips regularly, and feed lightly with organic fertilizer during the growing season to encourage lush foliage. Keep plants bushy by pinching off flowers and tips regularly, and feed lightly with organic fertilizer during the growing season to encourage lush foliage. Keep plants bushy by pinching off flowers and tips regularly, and feed lightly with organic fertilizer during the growing season to encourage lush foliage.

    Growth Habit

    Lemon basil typically grows into a bushy, upright plant reaching 24-36" tall and 12-24" wide. 

    Toxicity

    Generally deer resistant and considered not toxic to pets. 

      Satisfaction

      Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.

      For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.

      For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 1 year warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant! 

      Shipping

      Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.