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Lime Basil

Lime Basil

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Ships from St. Clair, MI, shipping is the maker's own rate, shown at checkout.

Lime Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an aromatic basil with bright green leaves and a distinct citrusy lime fragrance and flavor. It adds a refreshing zest to salads, seafood, salsas, and cocktails, and pairs beautifully with lemon basil.

At a glance

  • Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum
  • Type: Annual culinary basil
  • Flavor: Bright, citrusy lime
  • Foliage: Bright green, aromatic
  • Value: Culinary and ornamental
  • Sun: Full sun
  • Non-GMO: Open-pollinated heirloom

Best for

  • Seafood and fish dishes
  • Salsas and salads
  • Cocktails and infused drinks
  • Pairing with lemon basil
  • Container herb gardens

How to grow

Sow after the last frost in warm, well-drained soil and full sun. Pinch the tops regularly to keep plants bushy and delay flowering. Harvest leaves often for the freshest, most aromatic flavor.

Flavor profile

Sweet basil brightened by a zesty, refreshing lime note.

About MIgardener

MIgardener is a Michigan-based seed company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds for home gardeners.

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Product facts

Made by
MIgardener
Maker based in
St. Clair, Michigan
Great for
  • Seafood and fish dishes
  • Salsas and salads
  • Cocktails and infused drinks
  • Pairing with lemon basil
  • Container herb gardens