{"product_id":"herb-basil-lemon-500-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Herb Basil Lemon 500 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a fresh citrus-herb aroma to your kitchen with \u003cstrong style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003eLemon Basil\u003c\/strong\u003e. Vibrant green foliage combines familiar basil flavor with bright lemon notes, giving freshly picked leaves a place in salads, pasta, soups, and summer drinks. Snip a few sprigs before dinner and enjoy the fragrance as you tear the leaves over a finished dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis heirloom grows to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e24 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, with leaves up to about \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 inches long\u003c\/strong\u003e and delicate white flowers. Grow in sunny herb beds or roomy containers, harvesting regularly to encourage branching. Each packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e500 non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 92%. Test Date: 5\/26. TLM.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tear washed leaves into vegetable or fruit salads for a citrus-basil accent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePasta and rice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stir chopped leaves into finished dishes just before serving to retain their aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a small handful at the end of cooking or use leaves as a fragrant garnish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal beverages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steep washed leaves for an aromatic infusion or add to freshly prepared lemonade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use clean flowers from plants grown for food as a light garnish. Flowering also changes the plant's growth, so pinch buds when leaf production is your priority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerb dressings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chop leaves into freshly prepared vinaigrette. Use promptly and refrigerate leftovers rather than storing herb-in-oil mixtures at room temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eMedicinal Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBasil has traditional herbal uses, but this listing does not establish Lemon Basil as a treatment for a medical condition. Enjoy it as a culinary herb; consult a qualified health professional before using concentrated herbal preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eGrowing Directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait for warmth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basil is frost-sensitive. Sow or transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed and growing conditions have warmed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart seedlings carefully:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow packet sowing-depth and spacing directions. Keep soil moist during germination, provide strong light indoors, and harden seedlings gradually before transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a sunny site:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a location with good light and airflow. Afternoon shade may help during intense heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare well-drained soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Incorporate finished compost as needed. Containers require drainage holes and a suitable potting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllow room:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin crowded seedlings according to packet directions so plants have space to branch and leaves can dry after rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater consistently:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water at the base when needed without leaving roots saturated. Check containers more often during hot weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed moderately:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use soil needs and fertilizer label directions to guide feeding; avoid excessive applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest above leaf pairs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snip stems above a pair of leaves, leaving enough foliage for continued growth. Regular harvesting encourages branching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManage flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch flower buds for ongoing leaf harvests, or leave selected flowers for ornamental interest and seed-saving projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect from cold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan to harvest before frost. Seed saving requires fully mature, dry seed heads and suitable isolation from compatible basil varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eOrder Lemon Basil Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow fragrant citrus-herb leaves for everyday meals with 500 Lemon Basil heirloom seeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eImportant Disclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing results:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height, leaf size, flavor, and yield vary with soil, weather, and care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packet contents are intended for planting. Culinary uses refer to harvested leaves and flowers, not the planting seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark place protected from moisture and temperature swings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegional timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow local frost dates and warm-season planting guidance. Basil requires protection from frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal information:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional-use information is educational, not a diagnosis or treatment recommendation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. 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