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Ocimum basilicum var. citriodorum (BIO)

Lemon Basil (BIO)

Lemon Basil Mid May till July in beds in open ground and transplant after 4 weeks; or directly in pots and thin out slightly. Small plant with bright green leaves and white blooms, having sweetly pungent lemon flavor and scent.
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Botanical information

Botanical name Ocimum basilicum var. citriodorum (BIO)
Genus Ocimum
Family Lamiaceae
Common names NL: Basilicum citroensmaak (BIO)
EN: Lemon Basil (BIO)
FR: Basilic-Citron (BIO)
DE: Zitronenbasilikum (BIO)