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Lime Basil — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Lime Basil
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

60days to harvest

5-10days to germinate

Z9–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow after soil warms to 60°F or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant after danger of frost passes.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6-8 hours)
Water: 1 inch per week, allow slight drying between waterings
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 8-12 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright green leaves with white flower spikes
Size: 2"
Shape: Compact, bushy plant with small oval leaves
Flavour: Intense lime-citrus flavor with mild basil undertones

In the kitchen

Thai curries, Vietnamese pho, citrus pestos, fish dishes, cocktail garnish, herbal teas

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, flea beetles
Diseases: Fusarium wilt, downy mildew, bacterial leaf spot
Resistance: Good general disease resistance, better than sweet basil varieties

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December
10	January	February – April	—	April – December
11	January	January – March	—	March – December

Companion planting

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

TomatoesBasil repels hornworms and aphids that commonly attack tomatoes, may enhance tomato flavor

PeppersBasil deters aphids, spider mites, and thrips that damage pepper plants

OreganoBoth herbs have similar growing requirements and oregano helps repel cucumber beetles

ParsleyCompatible growing conditions and parsley attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies

LettuceBasil provides light shade for lettuce and repels aphids that damage leafy greens

MarigoldsAttract beneficial insects and repel nematodes and whiteflies

AsparagusBasil repels asparagus beetles and both plants have complementary root depths

CarrotsBasil helps deter carrot fly and other root maggots

Avoid

RueAllelopathic compounds inhibit basil growth and development

SageCompetes for nutrients and may inhibit basil growth through chemical interactions

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

Lime Basil

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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