{"product_id":"lemon-basil-ocimum-basilicum-lemon-cotswolds-grown-culinary-herbs","title":"Ocimum basilicum 'Lemon' - Lemon Basil - Cotswolds Grown Culinary Herbs","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith its zesty citrus scent and bright green leaves, \u003ci\u003eOcimum basilicum ‘Lemon’\u003c\/i\u003e is a refreshing twist on classic sweet basil. This tender annual has a compact habit and produces small white flowers in mid to late summer if not pinched out. Ideal for pots, herb gardens, or sunny windowsills, it adds a lemony lift to salads, fish dishes, teas, and desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOcimum basilicum ‘Lemon’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Lemon Basil, is grown for its culinary value and uplifting fragrance. Though tender, it’s fast-growing and rewards regular picking with bushier growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"width: 100.087%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\" style=\"width: 16.8111%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\" style=\"width: 15.9445%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\" style=\"width: 30.8492%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e July – September (small white flowers, often removed to prolong leaf production)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e May – October (dependent on sowing time and frost)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Lemon’ (cultivar of sweet basil, from Greek \u003ci\u003eokimon\u003c\/i\u003e, meaning aromatic herb)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eOcimum × africanum\u003c\/i\u003e (sometimes listed under this hybrid classification)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLemon Basil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBelieved to have originated from a hybrid between \u003ci\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOcimum americanum\u003c\/i\u003e, cultivated widely in Southeast Asia and India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePinch out tips regularly to encourage branching and delay flowering. Remove flower buds promptly if growing for leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFlowers are popular with bees and hoverflies, though most gardeners remove them to prolong foliage harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull sun in a warm, sheltered spot – best in containers, raised beds, or near kitchen doors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water early in the day to avoid fungal issues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRich, free-draining soil or compost. Improve with organic matter or composted manure before planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed fortnightly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during active growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to pets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSow successively every few weeks in summer to keep a steady supply of fresh leaves. 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