Lemon basil seeds - African basil (Ocimum x africanum)

Common name: Lemon Basil - African Basil Scientific name: Ocimum x africanum Other names: Clove Basil - Woolly Basil Lemon basil or African basil: A herbaceous annual hybrid plant from the genus Basil of the Lamiaceae family, reaching a height of about half a meter, with long, shiny, rhombic leaves and a fragrant lemon scent. Lemon basil flowers - African basil: Lilac-colored flowers with a fragrant aroma, blooming from June to August. Lemon basil seeds - African basil: Small seeds, 0.2 cm in size, black in color. Lemon basil season - African basil: Grown in mid-spring, and can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural protected areas, enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled, sunlight reaches, or where adequate lighting for the plant is available. Suitable climate and soil for growing lemon basil - African basil: Prefers to grow in soil exposed to sunlight for long periods, but also grows well in areas where the sun shines for only six hours. Additionally, the soil pH should be between 6 and 6.5, which is suitable for most vegetables. It also grows in moist, low-salinity soil, with regular watering. Lemon basil planting method - African basil: Ensure the frost wave has ended, as it may threaten basil seeds if present. Then, sow the seeds directly into the soil at a uniform depth of about 0.6 cm. Seeds will sprout within five to seven days. Once the delicate seedlings develop three or four leaves, they should be separated with a distance of approximately 15 to 30 cm by removing excess seeds. To maintain soil moisture and prevent weeds, cover the soil with a layer of about 5 to 8 cm thick, made of grass cuttings or straw. Organic fertilizer can be applied at least once. Its benefits and uses: Grown for decoration as it is a flowering plant with a fragrant aroma; used as a flavoring in Eastern and Western dishes. Original habitat of lemon basil - African basil: It is believed to originate from Africa.