TENDER ANNUAL. Ht 30cm.
Lime basil has a highly fragrant zesty lime aroma. It makes a delicious addition in summer drinks and cocktails. It adds a touch of citrus to salads and goes well with chicken, fish and vegetable dishes.
Pinch off the flower heads to encourage leaf growth; however, the flowers can also be added to salads and pasta dishes for extra fragrance.
Plant somewhere sheltered from the wind in rich, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.
This plant grows particularly well on windowsills and is ideal for pots and containers.
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