Bright citrus aroma meets classic basil flavour—fresh, zesty, and irresistible.
Bring a splash of sunshine to your herb garden with Lime Basil, an aromatic favourite loved for its invigorating citrus scent and refreshing flavour. This variety adds a lively twist to pestos, salads, cocktails, marinades, desserts, and Southeast Asian dishes. Compact, fast‑growing, and beautifully fragrant, Lime Basil is a must‑grow herb for gardeners who crave something unique yet easy to use in the kitchen.
Sun: Full sun (6–8+ hours)
Soil temperature: ≥ 21–24 °C for germination
Sow depth: ¼ in
Spacing: 8–12 in between plants; 12–18 in between rows
Mature height: 12–18 in
Watering: Moderate—keep soil evenly moist, avoid waterlogging
Fertilizer: Light feeding; too much nitrogen reduces flavour
Days to maturity: 60–70 days
Sow 4–6 weeks before the last frost at 21–24 °C. Transplant after hardening off once nights remain warm.
After frost danger passes and soil warms, sow ¼ in deep directly in the garden. Thin to 8–12 in for full, bushy plants.
Pinch early and often! Harvesting the top leaves at 4–6 in tall encourages branching and maximizes flavour and yield.
Use a pot ≥8–10 in deep (5–10 L). Provide strong sunlight and regular watering—basil thrives in warm containers.
Lime Basil sprouts quickly and fills out into a fragrant, leafy mound that perfumes the garden with bright citrus notes. Expect steady harvests all summer with regular pinching and warm, sunny conditions.
