Lime Basil Herb, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - (O. americanum) Zesty lime flavor and aroma. Delicious in salads, salsa, and fish and chicken dishes. Compact, mounding plants average 20" in height. More heat tolerant than sweet basil. Annual.  Characteristics:  Organic Annual plants Plants grow to 20 inches tall Lime scent and flavor 250 seeds  Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors when soil is warm and the temperature does not drop below 65°F. Can also be started indoors 4-6 weeks before planting out. Make successive sowings for continuous summer supplies. Pinch back flower stalks as they appear to keep plants from bolting. Prefers rich well-drained soil.  Direct Seed: 1/8" Deep  Germination: 5-30 Days  Thin: 4-6" Apart  Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability