How to grow Lemon Basil

Ocimum x citriodorum

Keep flower buds pinched to encourage bushiness

Growing Lemon Basil from seed

Sow under cover.

Look to ensure a distance 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.12 inches (0.3 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Lemon Basil about 42 days before your last frost date .

How long does Lemon Basil take to grow?

These estimates for how long Lemon Basil takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Lemon Basil to germinate?
14 days

Average 14 days | Min 2 days | Max 12 days (37)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Lemon Basil?
+ 29 days

Average 29 days | Min 14 days | Max 96 days (9)

Days to Maturity How long until Lemon Basil is ready for harvest / bloom?
+ 120 days

Average 120 days | Min 116 days | Max 149 days (2)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Lemon Basil?
= 163 days

When should I plant Lemon Basil?

Our when to plant Lemon Basil estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Lemon Basil before or after your last frost date.
42 days before Last Frost Date

Other names for Lemon Basil

Thai Lemon Basil, Lao Basil

Ocimum × citriodorum, Ocimum basilicum citriodorum, Ocimum basilicum var. citriodorum, Ocimium basilicum var. citriodora, Ocimum citriodorum, Ocimum x citriodorum

Misspellings: Ocimum basilicum citriodora

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