Pinch terminal shoots to encourage branching.
Harvest leaves before flowering occurs, or they will be bitter.
Cover with finely sieved compost.
Look to ensure a distance 0.5 inches (1.27 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 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.By our calculations, you should look at sowing Lime about 20 days before your last frost date.
Plant out when frost risk has passed.
Plant basil where it gets at least six hours of sun.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Lime is a half hardy plant.By our calculations, you should look at planting out Lime about 21 days after your last frost date.
The word basil means “king” in Greek – it is believed to have grown above the spot where St. Constantine and Helen discovered the Holy Cross.
Jewish folklore says that basil adds strength while fasting.
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