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Basil, Lemon

Basil, Lemon is an uniform, medium-textured leaves microgreen with fruit around 5 g. Ready from roughly day 16-25. Space 6.5 grams per tray apart. Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours).

Microgreens
16-25days to harvest
—days to germinate
Z10–10USDA zones
Easydifficulty
Heirloom

Cultivation

Sun
Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Spacing
6.5 grams per tray
Height
0-3 feet
Season
Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour
Medium green
Size
5 g
Shape
Uniform, medium-textured leaves
Flavour
Combines classic basil flavor with bright citrus zest and lemon aromatics.

In the kitchen

Asian cuisines (Thai, Laotian, Indonesian, Filipino dishes), cocktail garnish, dessert garnish, dishes requiring basil with citrus notes

Planting calendar by USDA zone

ZoneStart indoorsTransplantDirect sowHarvest
1January – December——January – December
2January – December——January – December
3January – December——January – December
4January – December——January – December
5January – December——January – December
6January – December——January – December
7January – December——January – December
8January – December——January – December
9January – December——January – December
10January – December——January – December
11January – December——January – December
12January – December——January – December
13January – December——January – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

TomatoesBasil repels tomato hornworms and aphids while improving tomato flavor
PeppersBasil deters aphids, spider mites, and thrips that commonly attack peppers
OreganoBoth herbs have similar growing requirements and complement each other's pest-repelling properties
MarigoldsRepel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
ParsleyCompatible growing conditions and parsley attracts beneficial insects that protect basil
LettuceBasil provides natural pest protection for lettuce while both thrive in similar conditions
ChivesRepel aphids and other soft-bodied insects that can damage basil microgreens
NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles while attracting beneficial predators

Avoid

RueReleases compounds that can inhibit basil germination and growth
SageCan stunt basil growth through allelopathic compounds and competition for nutrients
FennelProduces allelopathic chemicals that inhibit growth of most herbs including basil

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g)
23
Protein (g)
3.15
Fat (g)
0.64
Carbohydrate (g)
2.65
Fibre (g)
1.6
Sugars (g)
0.3
Vitamin A (µg)
264
Vitamin C (mg)
18
Vitamin E (mg)
0.8
Vitamin K (µg)
415
Vitamin B6 (mg)
0.155
Folate (µg)
68
Calcium (mg)
177
Iron (mg)
3.17
Magnesium (mg)
64
Phosphorus (mg)
56
Potassium (mg)
295
Zinc (mg)
0.81
Selenium (µg)
0.3
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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the microgreens growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

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