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Ocimum basilicumWe have a great selection of culinary herbs and this cousin to traditional basils makes a terrific ingredient in recipes that call for basil or lemon flavored herbs. Try using 'Sweet Dani' in fruit salads and with fish. Basil 'Lemon Sweet Dani' is a tall, upright basil plant with high yields. The light, olive-green leaves have a distinctly sweet lemon flavor and scent. This is a must for the basil lover. A beautiful and fragrant ornamental plant, this strain of basil also has a long life as a flowering addition to the garden. 'Lemon Sweet Dani' is a fast growing hybrid basil so plant in full sun and harvest often to keep from going to flower. Basil is a great natural pest repellent for everything from aphids to mosquitoes, and its beautiful blooms also attract beneficial pollinators to your garden. Also a great companion plant for many vegetable crops, Basil is a must have for your garden! Read through Briscoe's Tips for more information.
Ocimum basilicum
Characteristics: Basil is one the easiest and most popular traditional culinary herbs! This tasty favorite is an annual, and will grow well in just about every zone. Be sure to plant outside only when night temperatures reach 50 to 55 degrees or above.
Light: Basil needs a lot of light, but will benefit from a little shade during the hottest part of the day.
Water: Water basil when it is dry to the touch, without over-watering.
Soil: Basil likes rich, well-drained soil and will grow best in soil enhanced with well-composted manure.
Use: Try adding a few leaves of Lemon Sweet Dani to your next fish recipe for a refreshing zing.
Basil is also a fantastic natural pest repellent and companion plant for your home and garden!
Basil is a wonderful plant to plant near your kitchen
windows or doorways, not just for its use in your favorite dishes, but because
this culinary herb has terrific natural pest repellent properties! Said to
effectively keep house flies and mosquitoes away, planting Basil near entryways
to your home, rubbing it on your skin and clothing, and planting it around your
yard and patio will help reduce the amount of unwanted summer pests. Planting
it in your garden will also keep destructive pests like Thrips, white flies,
and aphids away from neighboring plants. Basil blooms are also very attractive
to butterflies and other useful pollinators.
Basil is said to increase the health and flavor of many
vegetables like asparagus, bell peppers, cabbage and especially tomato plants
when companion planted together. For
best results, do not plant Sage or Rue near your Basil, as this is said to
inhibit the plant’s growth and flavor. Instead, grow Chamomile near your Basil
plants to encourage its success.
Click here to learn more about these refreshing herbs!
 Harvest and prune your delicate herbs like 'Lemon Sweet Dani' Basil without harming your plant, by making every trim a clean cut. Our Garden Scissors are lightweight and very sharp, making every snip, a snap!
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Features
Zones: Annual
Size: 30"H x 8"S
Light: Full sun
Bloom: Light, olive green leaves, blooms white when not trimmed back
Uses: Has a distinct lemon flavor and scent great for seasoning fish, fruit salads and dishes typically improved by a lemon flavor. Try getting creative with this delicate lemony basil and steep it in your next batch of sweet tea! Delicious!
Tips: This is a fast growing plant and can be grown in or outdoors, but make sure to keep trimmed or will begin to flower. Pinch this basil back often at the growth tips to force it to flush out and become bushier. Basils are temperamental with water and temperature, so make sure to plant only if the night time temps are above 50 degrees in your area and do not over water.
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